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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.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican-American
Keyword chimichurri scrambled eggs, green scrambled eggs
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes minutes
Total Time 16 minutes minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 946 kcal
Roasted Garlic Chimichurri Chimichurri Scrambled Eggs (and Spam!) 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Chimichurri 6 slices Spam, cut into ¼ inch slices or less (optional)
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.
Calories: 946 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 88 g | Saturated Fat: 20 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 55 g | Trans Fat: 0.04 g | Cholesterol: 436 mg | Sodium: 2027 mg | Potassium: 777 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 3306 IU | Vitamin C: 43 mg | Calcium: 132 mg | Iron: 5 mg