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Persian Eggs

Recipe from Maria Koutsogiannis Greek Food Blogger, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 25 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Persian Eggs are a vibrant breakfast featuring crisp halloumi, sweet medjool dates, and aromatic spices. The dish combines crunchy pine nuts and sesame seeds with perfectly cooked eggs, finished with fresh herbs for a fragrant, satisfying start to the day.

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Persian Eggs by Maria Koutsogiannis Greek Food Blogger, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat the extra‑virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the toasted pine nuts and sauté briefly, then stir in the sesame seeds, ground cinnamon, and optional Aleppo pepper flakes; cook for about 30 seconds to release aromas.

  3. Add the shaved halloumi cheese and let it crisp up, stirring gently for 2–3 minutes until golden brown edges form.

  4. Stir in the pitted medjool dates and cook for 1 minute until warmed through.

  5. Create small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.

  6. Season with kosher salt and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 3–4 minutes.

  7. Garnish with optional fresh mint and/or dill and serve immediately with sourdough toast or a croissant.

Tips while you cook

Add pine nuts before spices
Add the toasted pine nuts first and sauté briefly before stirring in the sesame seeds, cinnamon, and pepper flakes.
Watch egg whites for runny yolks
Cook the eggs over medium heat until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 3–4 minutes.
Season after adding eggs
Season with kosher salt after cracking the eggs into the wells.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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