Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast


Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Scrambled eggs on toast, but with a difference: the eggs are partnered with smoked cheese and topped with just-cooked shredded leeks.
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Last modified on: March 23th 2022

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48 min.9 min.57 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 10 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Prepare and thinly slice 2 shallots.

Prepare and thinly slice 4 leeks.

Stage 2 - 1 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. When good and hot, add the sliced shallot, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute without colouring.

Stage 3 - 8 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Add the leeks and cook uncovered, stirring gently, until they are just tender.

Only add salt at the end of cooking.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - 20 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
When just done, take off the heat and add 200 g smoked cheese...

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
...and mix until fully incorporated.

Stage 7 - 7 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Prepare 8 slices thin toast.

Stage 8 - 4 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Spread a generous layer of cheesy scrambled eggs on each slice.

Stage 9 - 4 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Top with the shredded leeks and serve immediately.
Remarks
For the bread, I recommend a rustic type, such as sourdough or seeded.

If you don't have smoked cheese, a normal cheese will do just fine (Comté, Cheddar...).

If you don't have time to make scrambled eggs, a small omelette will work instead.
Keeping
Should be eaten right away.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
8,741 Kcal or 36,597 Kj376 gr329 gr658 gr
437 %145 %31 %100 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
394 Kcal or 1,650 Kj17 gr15 gr30 gr
20 %7 %1 %4 %
Per slices
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
1,093 Kcal or 4,576 Kj47 gr41 gr82 gr
55 %18 %4 %12 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Egg, Milk, Gluten, leaven
How much will it cost?
  • For 8 slices : 8.86 €
  • Per slices : 1.11 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Scrambled eggs (Oeufs brouillés)Scrambled eggs (Oeufs brouillés): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Scrambled eggs with butter-fried bread and fresh spinach, ... All
Smoked cheeseSmoked cheese: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Ham and endives au gratin, Smoky canapés, Cockles and cabbage with smoky cream sauce, Spiced butternut gratin, ... All
Slices thin toastSlices thin toast: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Breton Sandwich, Scandinavian cocktail, Surf and turf club sandwich, ... All
Olive oilOlive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Cajun-style lentil salad, Bruschetta and mozzarella, Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses, Risotto-style celeriac, Langoustine and leek tarts, ... All
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