The dish should look rustic yet vibrant, with the pale baked celery root contrasting with the white and yellow of the baked eggs, all covered with a red-orange harissa drizzle and dotted with green herbs. The vibrant oranges and lemons aside, add punches of color.

Baked Citrus-Harissa Celery Root and Eggs

Name: Baked Citrus-Harissa Celery Root and Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 large 1 large celery root peeled and cut into thin rounds; 4 fresh eggs; 2 tablespoons harissa paste; 1/2 cup cilantro coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup mint coarsely chopped; 1 orange zested and juiced; 1 lemon zested and juiced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste freshly ground black pepper

Hearty, spicy, and vibrant Middle-Eastern inspired brunch.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · April 05, 2025

A little about this dish

This Middle Eastern-inspired brunch recipe brings together the hearty earthiness of celery root, the bright flavors of citrus and herbs, the subtle heat of harissa, and the protein-packed nutrition of eggs. Perfect for a chill, rainy day, it's both comforting and invigorating.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 large celery root — 1 large — peeled and cut into thin rounds
Fresh eggs — 4
Harissa paste — 2 tablespoons
Cilantro — 1/2 cup — coarsely chopped
Mint — 1/2 cup — coarsely chopped
Orange — 1 — zested and juiced
Lemon — 1 — zested and juiced
Olive oil — 3 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Freshly ground black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️🕓

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 — 🥦🥄🧂

Toss the celery root rounds with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 3 — 🥦🕒🔥

Bake the celery root for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden.
Step 4 — 🥣🍊🍋

While the celery root is baking, mix together the harissa paste, orange zest and juice, and lemon zest and juice in a bowl.
Step 5 — 🔥🥦🥚

After the celery root is done, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Push the celery root rounds closely together to create 'nests', and carefully crack an egg into each nest.
Step 6 — 🥚🔥🍴

Drizzle the nests with the harissa-citrus mixture, and bake for another 10-12 minutes, until the eggs are set but the yolks are still runny.
Step 7 — 🌿🍽️🏁

Top the dish with cilantro and mint before serving.

A final fox tip

Celery root, also known as celeriac, is a very underappreciated vegetable. Though it's often overlooked in favor of other root vegetables, it has a unique flavour profile that's worth a try. It's earthy, nutty, and has a faint taste of celery. Not to mention, it's extremely versatile. You can mash it, roast it, or even turn it into fries! For a vegetarian option, substitute eggs with tofu or chickpeas. Kids can help in arranging the celery root 'nests'.