Za’atar Feta Fried Eggs with Avocado Smash (Keto)

About This Recipe

Meet your new 10-minute breakfast obsession: lacy, golden feta-fried eggs nestled over a creamy avocado smash and showered with fragrant za’atar. It’s rich, savory, and totally low-carb—perfect for busy mornings when you still want something craveable and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta (about 45g)
• 1 small ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon za’atar spice blend, plus more to finish
• Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Warm olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat (2–3 minutes).
2. Scatter the crumbled feta in an even layer; let it sizzle until the edges look golden and lacy (1–2 minutes).
3. Crack the eggs directly onto the feta, sprinkle with za’atar, then cover and cook until whites set and yolks are to your liking (2–3 minutes).
4. Mash the avocado with a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl or plate to make a quick smash.
5. Slide the feta-fried eggs over the avocado, add cherry tomatoes if using, spoon over any pan oil, and finish with a pinch more za’atar and pepper.

Keto Focus

No bread or grains, just protein and healthy fats: olive oil, avocado, and feta. This fat-forward plate delivers steady energy with about 5g net carbs per serving, thanks to smart swaps like avocado instead of toast.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 470
• Protein: 16g
• Fat: 41g
• Carbs: 11g
• Fiber: 6g
• Net Carbs: 5g

Tips & Variations

• Use block feta in brine for the best sizzle and lacy edges.
• Don’t stir the feta—let it crisp before cracking in the eggs for that signature frico effect.
• Try Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes for a gentle heat; sumac adds extra citrusy zing.
• Add a bed of quick-sautéed spinach or zucchini ribbons under the eggs for more veggies without extra carbs.
• Dairy-free? Use a low-carb vegan feta alternative and a touch of nutritional yeast; always check labels for carbs.
• Make it meal-prep friendly by keeping the avocado pit in the mash with a squeeze of lemon and covering tightly to slow browning.