See Jane Cook: Brussels Sprouts with Fried Egg and Curry Spiced Yogurt Salad

Happy New Year, See Jane Write fans! As amazing as 2013 was, I am excited to start fresh and begin a new chapter. I hope you will continue to join us ladies of See Jane Write Magazine throughout 2014! Remember we care about you as much as we care about your writing. So you can turn here not only for articles meant to help advance your career, but for recipes to help you eat right on a writer’s budget and with a writer’s busy schedule.

Let’s open our arms to the new year with something simple, something delicious, but something that’s also a great first start to clear ourselves of those holiday feasts. If you want to “detox” a little this coming month to help get over the garbage we’ve filled ourselves with in December, and ring in the new year with a clean body and mind, here’s a start.

Like I said, the beauty of making this meal is its simplicity. If you’re not into Brussels sprouts, use kale or collards, or any dark greens. I also added some easy steamed crab claws just to have another protein, but you don’t have to be fancy like me.

Happy 2014!

Brussels Sprouts with Fried Egg and Curry Spiced Yogurt Salad

• Whisk yogurt, curry powder, and lemon zest, in a medium bowl to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set spiced yogurt aside.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add brussels sprout leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and edges are dark brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Add shallots; cook until onion is just soft, about 1 minute. Add 2 tsp. vinegar and season to taste with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Gently fry eggs until whites are cooked through (turn over briefly if you like your eggs over easy). Season with salt and pepper. Divide curry spiced yogurt between plates. Top with sautéed brussels sprouts and eggs. Garnish with hot pepper sauce.

Christy Turnipseed is Birmingham born and raised. She’s a vintage jewelry designer for Lil’ Seeds. She’s a foodie, art and music lover and blogs at al.com and lifeofaturnip.com. She’s on twitter@cturnip.