Best Cilantro Eggs Recipe with Extra Topping Options

If you like the common mexican spice of cilantro, then you will love cilantro eggs! It is a simple recipe with lots of flavor and a great way to use up extra cilantro.

Although this recipe is only one serving, you can easily add more eggs, cilantro, and salt to make a bigger batch. If you want less punch of flavor, you can also only use half the amount of cilantro. It is very forgiving!

This would also be great with scrambled eggs!

Is it OK to cook cilantro?

Yes, cooked cilantro may lose its flavor, but whatever you cook it with will absorb it. No flavor is lost in the process.

Do you add cilantro before or after cooking?

I like to do both. Although cilantro is typically used as the garnish, adding it to the dish while it’s cooking allows some of the flavor to be absorbed into the eggs. 

You can add a whole leaf of fresh cilantro or two as a garnish or you can chop it up so that you can spread the flavor out instead of only getting one bite.

Optional Seasonings:

Here are some other seasonings that you could add to your eggs that would compliment the cilantro. You can use them either fresh and finely chopped or powdered. Just remember to cook them with the eggs!

• Garlic 
• Onion 
• Cumin

Optional Toppings:

If you like to experiment with new recipes, then try some of these delicious toppings!

• Parmesan Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Lime Juice
• Black Pepper

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Tools

• Skillet
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting Board

Ingredients

• Egg(s)
• 1 T Cilantro (Several Stems of Leaves)
• ½ t Butter
• A Pinch of Sea Salt

Directions

1. Melt butter skillet over medium heat.
2. When the butter is hot, crack and drop in the egg.
3. Rinse your hands.
4. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the egg(s)
5. Wash and finely chop cilantro.
6. Sprinkle half of the chopped cilantro on the egg.
7. Flip the egg once the underside is firm and slightly crispy.
8. Optional: Press down the egg yolk with the spatula if you want it cook faster.
9. Remove the egg from the skillet once the yolk is firm.
10. Sprinkle the rest of the cilantro for extra flavor and enjoy!