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Classic matzo Brei
This matzo brei recipe is one I make every Passover! Savory scrambled eggs with soaked and fried matzah, matzo brei is truly one of life's most perfect foods. Eggy, pillowy and full of delicious matzos, it's the best brunch with which to celebrate Passover.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
Russian , Israeli
Ingredients
- 2 matzo sheets regular, gluten free or 2 large homemade matzah crackers
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoon milk
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon paprika optional
- 2 tablespoons butter you can also use Earth Balance or olive oil, for frying
- Thinly slivered onions, mushrooms, or thin ribbons of fresh spinach optional
Instructions
- Run matzo under a tap of running water for 30 seconds. Alternatively, fill a large bowl or casserole dish with cold water and submerge the matzo crackers in it for 20-30 seconds (if using gluten-free matzo, 20 seconds are enough).
- Break matzo into small pieces or about 1-2 inches. Transfer to a large bowl or casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Add milk, salt and pepper, and mustard/ paprika (if using), and mix well to combine.
- Pour the egg mixture on top of the matzo pieces. Mix well to combine.
- Set a skillet to medium-high heat. Melt butter, Earth Balance, or olive oil.
- OPTIONAL: If using onions, mushrooms, or any other mix-ins, add them to the skillet first and fry for 10 minutes, until the onions change colour (if using spinach, do not add it yet).
- Add matzos and egg mixture to the pan, and mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are set, about 2-3 minutes (if using spinach, add along with egg mixture).
- Taste and correct seasonings, topping with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve matzo brei with your favorite toppings, like sour cream or apple sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.