Basque Scrambled Eggs (Tapas)

Name: Basque Scrambled Eggs (Tapas)
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Spanish olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced, casings removed, if preferred (55 g); 3 tablespoons butter; 10 large eggs, lightly beaten; salt; pepper; 4 -6 thick slices country bread, toasted, to serve

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Spanish olive oil, divided
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced, casings removed, if preferred (55 g)
3 tablespoons butter
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
salt
pepper
4 -6 thick slices country bread, toasted, to serve

Directions

1

Preheat an oven on low or warm setting.
2

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottom skillet.
3

Add the onion and bell peppers and saute for about minutes, or until the vegetables are softened, but not browned. Toss in the tomatoes and heat through. Remove to a plate and place in oven to keep warm.
4

Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the chorizo and cook for 30 seconds, enough to warm through and flavor the oil. Remove the sausage to the plate of warmed vegetables.
5

Add enough oil to the pan to make up 2 tablespoons. Add butter and let melt. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked to the desired degree of firmness. Add extra seasoning to taste. Return the vegetables to the skillet and stir through.
6

Serve immediately over the hot toast.