Give ho-hum scrambled eggs an instant flavor (and color!) boost with a spoonful of bright, herbaceous, and homemade Roasted Garlic Chimichurri. Pair it with spam (or ham) to make Green Eggs and Spam (Ham) for a super fun breakfast Dr. Seuss would approve of.
Chee-mee-CHOO-ree! It’s as fun to say as it is delicious to eat. And chimichurri is super delicious with scrambled eggs; like who knew that chimichurri is a totally legitimate breakfast condiment?
Chimichurri offers a simple way to give what might otherwise be a lackluster breakfast an instant kick of flavor. Plus, this is an easy way to get green scrambled eggs without relying on food coloring. All you have to do is stir a spoonful of chimichurri into your eggs before cooking.
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What is Chimichurri?
When people ask me what the heck chimichurri is, I describe it as an Argentinean pesto (sans nuts). Because, like pesto, chimichurri is fresh and herbaceous. But unlike pesto, it has a vinegar zing.
Chimichurri is a condiment with Argentinean origins that typically contains parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and flakes of chili pepper. It usually accompanies grilled meats, like steak.
How do you make Chimichurri?
A food processor or blender makes making homemade chimichurri a breeze! Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs uses my recipe for Roasted Garlic Chimichurri which is a variation of more traditional ones. To make Roasted Garlic Chimichurri you’ll need:
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 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
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.
I STRONGLY DISLIKE cilantro. It smells and tastes like soap. This recipe turns out just fine without it, but I add it sometimes because my husband likes it and I guess I’ve grown fond of him. When I add a smallish amount, I can’t really taste the cilantro. I think the vinegar battles the soapiness. But if you hate cilantro so much you can’t fathom spending a dime on the vile herb, omit it. I understand.
How do you make Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs?
Once you have your homemade chimichurri, you’re ready to go! All you have to do is whisk your eggs and some chimichurri sauce together before scrambling to make green scrambled eggs.
*I recommend adding a ½ tablespoon of chimichurri sauce for every 2 large eggs. The following instructions make 1 serving (using two large eggs).
Crack two large eggs into a bowl.
Add ½ tablespoon of chimichurri.
Whisk the eggs and chimichurri together, until well combined.
Melt a pat of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add chimichurri eggs and scramble until your preferred cook is achieved.
Spicy Chimichurri Eggs Variation
Add some heat kick those Chimichurri Eggs up a notch! Try adding a pinch/dash of one of the following until you're satisfied with the heat level:
- Cayenne pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Hot Hungarian paprika
- Hot sauce
The homemade Roasted Garlic Chimichurri recipe provided lasts about a week in the refrigerator stored in a covered container. Bring to room temperature before use.
Yes! Otherwise, the fresh herbs will get sad very quickly. Refrigerate chimichurri in a lidded container until ready to use.
Stirring chimichurri into scrambled eggs is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the herbaceous condiment for breakfast with eggs. But you could also drizzle chimichurri atop poached eggs - maybe make like an eggs benedict situation. Or blend some chimichurri into that hollandaise sauce.
You could also fry eggs in a little bit of chimichurri and butter to get perfectly over easy eggs with a lovely halo of chimichurri fried right in.
What are Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs good with?
Green eggs and spam anyone? Heck yes! Tap into your Dr. Suess rhyming-self and make yourself some Green Eggs and Spam (or these Green Eggs and Spam tacos!). Or if you prefer, Green Eggs and Ham. It’s a lovely way to enjoy green scrambled eggs without the off-putting results of green food coloring.
If you like this Chimichurri Eggs recipe, you should check out:
- Citrus Jalapeno Salsa
- Jalapeno Pickle Roll-Ups
- Spicy Pico de Gallo
- Salsa Ranch Pinwheels
- Roasted Garlic Guacamole
Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic Chimichurri
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 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
- 6 slices Spam, cut into ¼ inch slices or less (optional)
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.
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.
- In another pan, add 6 slices of spam over medium-high heat. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side (or until a crisp crust forms).
- Remove from heat and divide among two plates. Add three slices of spam to each plate.
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