Skip to main content

Creamed Greens Tartine

This image may contain Plant Vase Pottery Jar Food Lunch Meal and Produce
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh

Who needs turkey? If you have a couple cups of leftover creamed greens and a loaf of crusty bread, you have lunch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

2 shallots, thinly sliced into rings
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 cups leftover creamed greens (such as kale or spinach)
3/4 cup leftover gravy
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs
1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
4 slices thick sourdough bread, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring shallots and 4 Tbsp. oil to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until shallots are golden brown all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer shallots to paper towels with a slotted spoon and let cool.

    Step 2

    Bring creamed greens and gravy to a simmer in a medium skillet over medium heat; taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Crack eggs into pan and cook until whites are opaque and just set but yolks are still soft, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Toss fried shallots with parsley and chives in a small bowl. Build sandwiches with toast, creamed greens mixture, eggs, and shallot mixture.

Read More
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The secret to flavorful, never-greasy eggplant parm? Brine the eggplant first.
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Like hot honey chicken with peaches and a dirty martini spritz.
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.
Chopped kimchi and soy sauce transform mellow tuna salad into your new favorite riff on the classic diner sandwich.