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Frittata or Scrambled Egg Frittata

This simple recipe calls for eggs, onions, tomatoes and herbs as ingredients for a hearty, healthy scrambled eggs under 10 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Light Meal, Snack
Cuisine Eritrean, Ethiopian, Italian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Stove top

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large cage free organic eggs
  • ½ small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • 1 small serrano pepper finely chopped (optional for a spicy kick)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Fresh basil chopped
  • Fresh rosemary chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare Your Ingredients:

  • Start by chopping the onion, tomato, and serrano pepper (if using). Mince the garlic.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk them until they’re well beaten.

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • In a skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, rosemary and serrano pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices.

Cook the Eggs:

  • Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet, stirring gently to incorporate the vegetables. Add fresh cilantro or parsley and basil.
  • Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are fully cooked but still soft.

Serve: Serve the frittata hot, accompanied by fresh bread or himbasha (a traditional Eritrean bread) and hot tea.

    Keyword 10 minutes recipe, Family-friendly, Quick breakfast, Quick Scrambled Egg
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