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Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Fines Herbes
Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Fines Herbes · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 360 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Silky, slow-scrambled eggs enriched with butter and fresh herbs, spooned over crisp baguette toast for a luxurious yet simple breakfast.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 360
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 200 gEggs
- 8 gMixed herbs
- 4 gKosher salt
- 60 gButter
- 160 gBaguette
- 1 gGround black pepper, fresh
Equipment
stovetop, toaster oven, baking tray, mixing bowl, serving plate, serving spoon, skillet, whisk, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep egg mixture
Gather a bowl, whisk, and skillet, then whisk the eggs with mixed herbs and kosher salt until combined, and stir in one tablespoon of the butter. · 3 min
What to look for: smooth, evenly mixed eggs
- Start scrambling eggs
Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat, add the egg mixture, and stir constantly so the eggs cook gently without setting too fast. · 5 min
When it is done: Eggs should be thickened but still loose, not runny or dry.
- Finish with butter
Add the remaining butter to the skillet a little at a time, stirring continuously until the eggs form a creamy, sauce-like scramble. · 3 min
When it is done: Eggs should hold together softly and reach a safe, fully set consistency.
- Toast baguette
Toast the sliced baguette in a toaster oven set to 180°C / 356°F until warm and lightly crisp. · 4 min
What to look for: lightly golden and crisp edges
- Plate and serve
Spoon the creamy scrambled eggs over the toasted baguette, season with ground black pepper and remaining mixed herbs, and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: soft eggs piled on toast with fresh herbs
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 360 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| of which saturated | 14 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: eggs, milk, gluten
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Eggs
- egg substitute liquid: Choose a formulation designed for scrambling for best texture.
- tofu: Season more aggressively to build flavor.
Mixed herbs
- chives: Finely slice for best distribution.
- parsley: Use flat leaf parsley for more aroma.
Kosher salt
- sea salt: Adjust to taste.
Butter
- ghee: Higher smoke point and nutty aroma.
- olive oil: Choose mild olive oil.
Baguette
- sourdough bread: Toast well for structure.
- gluten free bread: Choose sturdy slices.
Ground black pepper
- white pepper: Maintains pale color of eggs.
