Basque Eggs With Ham, Tomatoes And Peppers Recipe

Name: Basque Eggs With Ham, Tomatoes And Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 med onion sliced; 6 x garlic cloves minced; 2 med green or possibly red bell peppers roasted; 2 x plum tomatoes minced; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 12 x Large eggs; 6 Tbsp. butter - (3/4 stick); 1/3 c. thinly-sliced fresh basil; 6 ounce thinly-sliced ham

Servings: persons

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Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
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Saute/fry onion 5 min, till softened; add in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Add in roasted peppers, tomatoes, and cayenne.
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Cover and cook 10 min, till vegetables are very soft, stirring occasionally.
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Uncover and simmer over medium heat till sauce is thick, about 10 min, stirring often.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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(Mix can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated).
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In large bowl, beat Large eggs till blended.
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In large nonstick skillet, heat butter over low heat.
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Add in Large eggs and basil.
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Cook, stirring constantly with rubber spatula, 12 min, till soft curds form and Large eggs are barely set.
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Add in pepper mix and ham; stir just till mixed.
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This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Comments: The trick to this dish is to reduce the tomato mix to thick sauce which will not break and liquefy when added to the Large eggs.
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If you've never made scrambled Large eggs this way before, youre in for a treat.
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Steady, slow cooking turns them incredibly creamy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 med onion sliced, 6 x garlic cloves minced, 2 med green or possibly red bell peppers roasted, and more.

Yes, Basque Eggs With Ham, Tomatoes And Peppers Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!