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Favorite Summertime Scramble with Tomato and Basil


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Description: 

Often the most satisfying dishes are those made with freshly harvested local ingredients. Plum tomatoes and basil from the farmers’ market make the flavors in this favorite summertime combination sing.


Difficulty: Medium

Course: Breakfast

Main Ingredient: Eggs

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons Smart Balance® Cooking Oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 plum tomatoes cored and diced (about 1 cup)
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4–5 Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus extra for serving
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves


Yield/Notes: 

Serves: 4
Nutrition
Per Serving:
Calories 148 kcal
Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Trans Fatty Acids 0 g
Poly Fat 3 g
Mono Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 217 mg
Sodium 105 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Protein 7 g

STEP 1:

  

Heat the Smart Balance® Cooking Oil and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, just until the garlic begins to sizzle.

STEP 2:

  

Add the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

STEP 3:

  

Whisk the Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk in the cheese.

STEP 4:

  

Add to the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring gently, until the Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs are soft-set but still creamy, about 2 minutes.

STEP 5:

  

Sprinkle with the basil and serve with toast.