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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For 4 slices, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 48 min.
Cooking: 9 min.
All in all: 57 min.
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Stage 1 - 10 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Prepare and thinly slice 1 shallot.

Prepare and thinly slice 2 leeks.

Stage 2 - 1 min.
Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast
Heat 3 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 ½ cup 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 4 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
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe190 70 %160 20 %330 50 %4,370 220 %18,300 220 %
Per 100 g20 7 %10 1 %30 4 %390 20 %1,650 20 %
Per slices50 20 %40 4 %80 10 %1,090 60 %4,580 60 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Egg, Milk, Gluten, leaven
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 slices : 4.43 €
  • Per slices : 1.11 €

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