Herbed Scrambled Eggs with Preserved Lemon

Name: Herbed Scrambled Eggs with Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 4 eggs large eggs; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 preserved lemon, finely minced (pulp and rind); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tsp fresh chives, chopped; 1/8 tsp salt; pinch black pepper; 2 slices crusty bread or toast

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs infused with fresh herbs and tangy preserved lemon. A trendy, elevated North African breakfast that takes comfort food to restaurant quality in just minutes.

18 minEasyServes 2240 cal/serving

North AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

4 eggs large eggs
2 tbsp butter
1/2 preserved lemon, finely minced (pulp and rind)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp fresh chives, chopped
1/8 tsp salt
pinch black pepper
2 slices crusty bread or toast

Instructions

1

Crack 4 eggs large eggs into a bowl and whisk together with 1/8 tsp salt and pinch black pepper until well combined. Stir in most of 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp chopped fresh chives, and 1/2 finely minced (pulp and rind) preserved lemon, reserving some herbs for garnish.
2

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once melted and foamy, add the egg mixture.
3

Let the eggs sit for 2-3 seconds, then gently push them from the edges toward the center using a spatula, tilting the pan so uncooked egg flows to the edges.
4

Continue this process for 4-6 minutes, until the eggs are soft and creamy but no longer runny. Remove from heat just before they seem fully set, as they will continue to cook slightly from residual heat.
5

Transfer to serving plates and garnish with the reserved fresh herbs.
6

Serve immediately with warm 2 slices crusty bread or toast on the side.

Questions

Can I make Herbed Scrambled Eggs with Preserved Lemon dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Herbed Scrambled Eggs with Preserved Lemon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Herbed Scrambled Eggs with Preserved Lemon?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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