Scrambled Eggs with Potatoes and Tomatoes
I love making eggs for breakfast on the weekend. I usually do scrambled- either plain or with some cheese. Some crunchy toast and a steaming cup of coffee- what else do you need?? Well, in my case, nothing else- okay some fruit as well.
My husband was watching food television- yes, most of us watch that channel at our house- and some food contest was going on where they made a huge amount of scrambled eggs with potatoes and peppers. When I asked him what he wanted for breakfast, he of course wanted scrambled eggs with potatoes.
I had purchased potatoes and garlic from the farmer’s market the day before and was excited to use the super fresh vegetables. I also had a big bowl full of cherry tomatoes from my backyard.
The dish was simple to make. I shredded a potato and cooked it on a non-stick frying pan with some oil. Once it started to develop a golden brown color, I added garlic and tomatoes with the green onions. A Serrano chili was added as well- it was super hot but so worth the flavor. Eggs with cilantro and cheese were added to the vegetable mix and stirred on a low heat until the eggs are the right consistency.
I served them with some toasted whole-wheat bread and coffee… a perfect breakfast…
- 5 to 6 large eggs, scrambled
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup grated low fat cheese (cheddar)
Beat the eggs with salt, cilantro and cheese. Keep aside.
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
- 1 large Idaho potato, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Serrano chili, minced
Heat a large non-stick frying pan with the oil. Add the grated potatoes and sauté on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes- till golden brown. Add the tomatoes, green onions, garlic and Serrano chili. Saute for 2-3 minutes and add the salt. Lower the heat to medium and add the egg mixture. Stir constantly for a minute or two till the eggs are cooked but not over cooked. Serve with toasted bread.
