Close up of scrambled eggs with fresh tomato and chives.

Tomato Scrambled Eggs

Close up of scrambled eggs with fresh tomato and chives.

Tomato Scrambled Eggs

Savory eggs scrambled with ripe tomatoes.
By Leanne Brown
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups fresh tomatoes or 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Put a small pan on medium heat and melt the butter, then swirl it around to coat the pan. Add the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes release their juice and most of the juice evaporates, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a bowl and add a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
  • Once most of the juice has cooked out of the tomatoes, turn the heat down to low and add the eggs to the pan. Using a spatula, gently mix the eggs and tomatoes. Carefully stir the eggs to keep them from forming chunks. Turn down the heat as low as possible; the slower your eggs cook, the creamier they’ll be.
  • Once the eggs are done, turn off the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Change it Up
  • Chopped herbs, such as basil or chives, to the last step.
  • Serve over toast or a tortilla.
  • Add a dash of hot sauce for some extra heat.
Recipe used with permission from Leanne Brown, author of "Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day."
Keyword 15 Minutes or Less, Comfort Food
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