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Basque Eggs With Ham, Tomatoes And Peppers

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Date Added:	May 7, 2008
Calories:	207
Serves:	6
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Breakfast / Brunch, Eggs, Copy Cat / Restaurant

Ingredients:

3     tablespoons   olive oil
1     medium        onion
6                   garlic cloves
2     medium        green or red bell peppers
2                   plum tomatoes
1/4   teaspoon      cayenne pepper
                    Salt
                    Freshly-ground black pepper
12                  eggs
6     tablespoons   butter - (3/4 stick)
1/3   cup           thinly-sliced fresh basil
6     ounces        thinly-sliced ham

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 5 minutes, until softened; add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add roasted peppers, tomatoes, and cayenne. Cover and cook 10 minutes, until vegetables are very soft, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer over medium heat until sauce is thick, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated).
In large bowl, beat eggs until blended. In large nonstick skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add eggs and basil. Cook, stirring constantly with rubber spatula, 12 minutes, until soft curds form and eggs are barely set. Add pepper mixture and ham; stir just until mixed.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
Carbohydrates: 7.5 grams Net Carbs: 6 grams Fiber: 1.5 grams Protein: 18.5 grams Fat: 30 grams Calories: 371
Comments: The trick to this dish is to reduce the tomato mixture to thick sauce that won't break and liquefy when added to the eggs. If you've never made scrambled eggs this way before, youre in for a treat. Steady, slow cooking turns them incredibly creamy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 207

Calories from Fat 68.5%

Total Fat

16g

Cholesterol

374mg

Sodium

114mg

Carbohydrate

Dietary Fiber

Protein

12g

Points 6

Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch)

Rating: ()

Added On: May 7, 2008

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