Quail Egg Scramble with Avocado and Mozzarella

2 servings

7 minutes

Scrambled quail eggs with avocado and mozzarella is a refined dish of French cuisine that combines the softness of eggs, creaminess of cheese, and tenderness of avocado. Whipped quail eggs create a delicate texture that pairs beautifully with melted mozzarella. Avocado drizzled with lemon juice adds freshness and a slight tanginess, while grainy mustard and balsamic sauce introduce spicy notes. The dish is perfect for a morning breakfast or light dinner, especially when paired with a glass of sparkling wine or mild espresso. Serving it with roasted cherry tomatoes and sesame makes it not only a taste delight but also an aesthetic pleasure. It’s a gastronomic symphony where each ingredient plays its unique role in creating harmony of flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 377.7
• Proteins: 21.2g
• Fats: 32.6g
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g

Ingredients

• Mozzarella cheese: 125 g
• Quail egg: 10 pc
• Cherry tomatoes on a branch: 200 g
• Avocado: 1 pc
• Dijon grain mustard: 2 tbsp
• Balsamic sauce: 1 tbsp
• Sesame: 0.5 tsp
• Coarse sea salt: pinch
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Slice the mozzarella into pieces about 8 mm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 125 g

3. Slice the avocado into pieces about 1 cm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Avocado: 1 piece

4. Break quail eggs into a cup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quail egg: 10 pieces

5. Whisk or stir with a fork.

6. Sprinkle avocado with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Avocado: 1 piece

7. Heat the pan with oil and a pinch of coarse salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coarse sea salt:  pinch

8. Salt the avocado.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

9. Pepper the mozzarella.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Pour the eggs into the pan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Quail egg: 10 pieces

11. Immediately move the egg mixture to the center with a spatula from two opposite sides for one minute.

12. Transfer to the plate.

13. Further reduce the width of the scramble to the center. Then alternate placing mozzarella and avocado.

14. Spread grainy mustard on avocado slices.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dijon grain mustard: 2 tablespoons

15. Dress with balsamic sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Balsamic sauce: 1 tablespoon

16. Place a branch of cherry tomatoes on a hot skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and remove the tomatoes after 3 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cherry tomatoes on a branch: 200 g

17. Sprinkle with sesame. Serve with a mild espresso or a glass of sparkling wine. You can add a couple of thin slices of semi-hard cheese with high acidity.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sesame: 0.5 teaspoon