What is the easiest way to cook when time is running out, and there is no desire to start the day on an empty stomach? That's right - sandwiches and any egg dish. It would seem that they are banal scrambled eggs and omelet, but there are so many cooking options that the eyes run up: with herbs and cheese, with tomatoes and sweet peppers, airy and classic - choose any, experiment, show your imagination and enjoy the bright taste and original serving.
1. Omelet with chicken
As a rule, most are accustomed to the classic version of the omelet. But what if we bring variety to life and combine business with pleasure, diluting the classics with the most delicate pieces of chicken fillet with the addition of juicy tomato slices?
Ingredients:
• Chicken fillet - 2 pcs;
• Eggs - 4-6 pcs;
• Medium-sized tomatoes - 4-6 pcs;
• Garlic - 4-5 cloves;
• Medium-sized purple onion - 1 pc;
• Thyme - 1 tsp;
• Fresh cilantro - 1 small bunch;
• Olive oil - 1, 5 tablespoons;
• Salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking method:
• Wash, peel and dry chicken fillet;
• Cut the pulp into strips;
• Fry in olive oil for 3-4 minutes;
• Then add the garlic with thyme passed through a press;
• Season with salt and pepper;
• Stir gently;
• Cook over medium heat for another 3-4 minutes;
• Then add the onion cut in half rings;
• Fry with chicken and spices for about 3-4 minutes;
• Wash the tomatoes, if desired, carefully remove the skin;
• Cut the pulp into several pieces and add to the pan to the meat with onions and garlic;
• Cook for 5-7 minutes;
• Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth;
• Pour the chicken fillet with the egg mixture;
• Sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro on top;
• Cover and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes;
• Then turn off the heat and cover the pan with a couple of towels over the lid;
• Let stand for 5-7 minutes;
• Serve in portions or directly in the pan.
2. Omelet-souffle
If you want to try a delicate, light and airy omelet that resembles a soufflé, but at the same time cooks quickly enough, then hurry up to write down this recipe. Someone who, and mother Pulyar knew a lot about dishes that scattered with a bang. And it is not at all surprising that this omelet became a real hit not only in France, but also abroad for many years.
Ingredients:
• Eggs - 6 pcs;
• Fat milk - 1 tbsp;
• Green onion - 2 stalks;
• Olive oil - 1 tsp;
• Lemon juice - 0.5 tsp;
• Salt and pepper to taste;
• Lettuce leaves - 1 small bunch.
Cooking method:
• Separate the yolks from the proteins;
• Mix salt with proteins and a couple of drops of lemon juice;
• Beat until very thick foam;
• Mix the yolks with salt, milk and pepper;
• Beat well with a fork;
• Pour evenly into a preheated pan with olive oil;
• As soon as the yolks set, carefully lay out the whites;
• Cook without a lid on low heat for 5-6 minutes;
• Check the readiness of the protein with the tip of your finger, the surface should be elastic and not sticky;
• Once the omelet is ready, carefully place on a dish;
• Cut longitudinally and fold with the egg whites inside;
• Serve with lettuce leaves, sprinkle with finely chopped green onions on top.
3. Mediterranean omelet
Fast, simple and tasteful, and most importantly very satisfying - an omelet with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and delicate feta cheese will be appreciated by the whole family.
Ingredients:
• Eggs - 2 pcs;
• Milk - 2, 5 tbsp;
• Large mushrooms - 2-3 pcs;
• Parmesan - 20 g;
• Feta - 30 g;
• Sun-dried tomatoes - 15 g;
• Bulgarian pepper - 0, 5 pieces;
• Olives - 6-8 pcs;
• Green onion - 2-3 stalks;
• Fresh parsley - 2-3 stalks;
• Salt and pepper to taste;
• Olive oil.
Cooking method:
• Thoroughly wash the mushrooms;
• Clean and dry;
• After cut into strips;
• Wash the pepper;
• Dry, remove core;
• Cut half of the pulp into strips;
• Finely chop the onion;
• Send to a frying pan with heated olive oil;
• Lightly salt and pepper;
• Fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally;
• In a bowl, mix milk with eggs, salt, pepper and sun-dried tomatoes;
• Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the pan;
• Cook covered for 6-7 minutes;
• Then add the feta cut into strips;
• Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes;
• After that, let the omelette rest for 5-6 minutes under the crumb;
• Transfer the finished omelet to a dish;
• Gently roll up;
• Sprinkle generously on top with grated cheese and finely chopped parsley;
• Before serving, cut into portions.
4. Fried eggs with avocado and peas
The recipe for fried eggs with avocado and green peas sounds very tempting, although it does not really fit in the head, how is this even possible. But the chefs of many elite establishments strongly recommend their visitors to try this dish. So why not cook it at home in order to draw a conclusion and understand if it is really as good as it is said to be.
Ingredients:
• Eggs - 4 pcs;
• Frozen peas (or fresh) - 100 g;
• Bulgarian green or yellow pepper - 1 pc;
• Avocado - 1 pc;
• Sunflower oil - 1-2 tbsp;
• Salt and a mixture of ground peppers - to taste;
Cooking method:
• Boil the peas in slightly salted water for about 3-4 minutes;
• Then put it in a colander and leave for 1-2 minutes under ice-cold running water;
• Wash avocado and pepper;
• Remove the stalk and seeds, and the bone in the avocado;
• Cut the pulp into cubes;
• Send the pepper to the pan with heated oil;
• Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally;
• Then add the peas and avocado;
• Cook for another 2-3 minutes;
• Season with salt and pepper;
• Make small indentations among the vegetables and beat in the eggs;
• Season with salt and pepper;
• Cook until the protein grasps;
• Serve before serving.
5. Chatterbox with smoked chicken
Another recipe for scrambled eggs is scrambled eggs, which can be diluted with smoked chicken and fresh herbs.
Ingredients:
• Eggs - 4 pcs;
• Fat cream - 2 tsp;
• Smoked chicken fillet - 100 g;
• Butter - 1 tsp;
• Salt and pepper to taste;
• Fresh parsley - 2-3 sprigs.
Cooking method:
• In a bowl, mix cream with salt, pepper and eggs;
• Beat with a fork until smooth;
• Pour into a frying pan preheated with oil;
• As soon as the eggs begin to set, stir with a fork and add the pieces of finely chopped chicken breast;
• Stir again;
• Cook for 5-6 minutes;
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving;
• These scrambled eggs can be served on slices of bread or toast and croutons.
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