Scrambled eggs with mozzarella and balsamic sauce
1 serving
12 minutes
Eggs with mozzarella and balsamic sauce is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cheese with the spiciness of aromatic spices. The origins of this recipe trace back to Mediterranean gastronomy traditions, where eggs often serve as a base for hearty breakfasts. Mozzarella adds a creamy texture, while balsamic sauce provides a light sweet-sour note that complements the taste of cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. This breakfast possesses the sophistication of a restaurant dish but is easy and quick to prepare. It’s perfect for those who want to start their day with the taste and aroma of sunny Italy. It can be served with crispy bread or warm toast, enjoying the richness of its flavors.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Break the eggs into a cup.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
To salt.
- Salt: to taste
4
Then add pepper.
- Italian spice mix: to taste
5
Grate the cheese on a fine grater.
- Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
6
Add cheese to the eggs and mix thoroughly.
- Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
7
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cherry tomatoes: 7 pieces
8
Heat oil in a pan and add a pinch of coarse salt.
- Salt: to taste
9
Sauté the tomatoes a bit over medium heat.
- Cherry tomatoes: 7 pieces
10
Add Italian herbs to the eggs.
- Italian spice mix: to taste
11
mix the mixture
12
Cut the mozzarella into cubes.
- Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
13
Separate the basil leaves from the stems. If the leaves are large, chop them.
- Green basil: 1 sprig
14
Pour the egg mixture over the tomatoes.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
15
Once the eggs set, add quail eggs to them.
- Quail egg: 4 pieces
16
Add mozzarella immediately.
- Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
17
Reduce the heat and cover with a lid.
18
Once the cheese melts, transfer it to a plate.
19
Season the scrambled eggs with balsamic sauce.
- Salt: to taste
20
Add grated parmesan.
- Parmesan cheese: 15 g
21
Sprinkle with basil.
- Green basil: 1 sprig