Credit goes to my wife, who whipped up a variation of this recipe about a month ago; it’s been a family favorite ever since. Get everything cut and prepped so you are ready to go. The cooking time is less than five minutes. Make sure your skillet isn’t too hot, or the eggs will scorch. Add the spinach and cilantro last so it doesn’t wilt.
I love the color and texture — and the slight saltiness from the Feta cheese. Perfect for a cold winter morning. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 tbs. salted butter
3 eggs, beaten
1 scallion, with greens, finely sliced
2 tbs. red onion, minced
1/2 cup shaved ham, diced (optional: or use 5 slices Italian Genoa salami, diced)
1/4 cup diced sweet red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
1/4 cup washed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 tbs. crumbled Feta cheese
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat a 10″ well seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
Prepare the scallion, red onion, red bell pepper and set aside in a bowl. Prepare the ham or salami and set aside with the Cheddar cheese in a separate bowl. Prepare the spinach, cilantro and Feta cheese, and set aside in a third bowl. Beat three eggs in a small mixing bowl, seasoned with salt and fresh-ground black pepper. Go easy on the salt – the ham/salami and cheese are loaded with it.
Working in stages, add the butter to the skillet and swirl to coat. Quickly add the beaten eggs. Add the red onion, red pepper and scallion. Fold quickly with a plastic spatula. Add the ham or salami and Cheddar cheese. Continue to fold. When the cheese has melted, add the spinach, cilantro and Feta cheese. Fold until just incorporated. Shut off the heat and serve immediately.
Serves 1-2
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