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Matzo Brei with Tomatoes and Salsa

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Matzo brei is a Jewish dish made from eggs scrambled with matzo that is traditionally served for breakfast. This version has a few Mexican twists.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2 egg matzos, coarsely broken
4 large eggs
1/2 cup diced seeded tomato (1 small)
21/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large fresh poblano chile, seeded, diced*
1/2 cup (lightly packed) fresh cilantro leaves
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place matzo pieces in medium bowl. Cover with hot water; soak 15 seconds. Drain well in sieve. Add eggs to same bowl and whisk to blend. Mix in drained matzo and tomato, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chile. Sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Spoon half of chile and most of oil into mini processor. Add cilantro, green onions, lime juice, and oregano to processor; blend to coarse paste. Season salsa generously with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Place skillet with remaining oil and chile over medium-high heat. Add eggmatzo mixture and 2 tablespoons salsa. Stir gently until cooked to desired doneness. Spoon matzo brei onto plates. Top with dollops of salsa and serve.

  2. Step 4

    *Often called a pasilla; available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 445.49 kcal calories
58.6 % calories from fat
20.0 g fat
5.90 g saturated
447.53 mg cholesterol
28.14 g carbohydrates
3.19 g dietary fiber
3.02 g total sugars
25.66 g net carbohydrates
16.85 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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