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Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs
Give ho-hum scrambled eggs an instant flavor (and color!) boost with a spoonful of bright, herbaceous Roasted Garlic Chimichurri. Pair it with spam (or ham) for Green Eggs and Spam (Ham) for a super fun breakfast Dr. Seuss would approve of.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 727 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic Chimichurri
- 1 head roasted garlic (or 1 small garlic clove or ¼ to ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley (around 1 to 1 ½ cups, packed)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, packed (optional)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs (and Spam!)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Chimichurri
- 2 teaspoons butter
Instructions
Roasted Garlic Chimichurri
- Add all ingredients to a food processor, and puree until smooth.
- For best results, wait at least 2 hours (at room temperature) before use to let the flavors develop.
Cup of Yum
Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs (and Spam!)
- Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Chimichurri. Whisk vigorously until well combined.
- Melt a pat of butter in a pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the egg and chimichurri mixture.
- Cook, moving the eggs across the pan frequently, until desired cook is achieved.
- Remove from heat and divide among two plates. Serve with a protein like Spam or bacon.
Notes
- Add some heat with a pinch/dash of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, hot Hungarian paprika, or hot sauce.
- Add some heat with a pinch/dash of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, hot Hungarian paprika, or hot sauce.
- Use leftover chimichurri to make these chimichurri chicken tacos or drizzle it over these grilled chicken thighs or grilled chicken breasts.
Nutrition Information
Calories
727kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
71g
(109%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
44g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
383mg
(128%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
410mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3582IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 727
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 727kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 71g | 109% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 383mg | 128% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3582IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.