Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs

5 from 6 votes

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 Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keyword: chimichurri scrambled eggs

Servings: people

Calories: 727kcal

Author: Christina Koncker

Equipment

1 frying pan

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.
1 head roasted garlic, 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, packed , 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
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.
4 large eggs, 1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Chimichurri
Melt a pat of butter in a pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the egg and chimichurri mixture.
2 teaspoons butter
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.

Use leftover chimichurri to make these chimichurri chicken tacos or drizzle it over these grilled chicken thighs or grilled chicken breasts.

Nutrition