Name: Olive Oil Fried Eggs with Mozzarella and Harissa
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons purchased harissa paste from tube; 2 teaspoons purchased hot pepper relish or paste (such as ZerGüt Hot Ajvar or Amore); 1 garlic clove, minced, plus 1 whole garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 1-inch-thick slices brioche or egg bread, lightly toasted; 4 large eggs; 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, coarsely grated; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

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Olive Oil Fried Eggs with Mozzarella and HarissaJoseph De Leo

For brunch or a light supper, this open-face sandwich is spicy and satisfying.

Market tip:

Harissa paste and hot pepper relish or paste are available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets and at kalustyans.com

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