**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with Basque Eggs: A Symphony of Flavors Awaiting Your Taste Buds**
Gastronomes, prepare to embark on a tantalizing adventure with Basque eggs, a dish that orchestrates a harmonious ensemble of flavors. Originating from the Basque region of Spain, this culinary masterpiece showcases perfectly cooked eggs nestled amidst a vibrant medley of sautéed vegetables, succulent ham, and a luscious sauce that elevates the entire experience. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind this delectable dish and present a collection of Basque egg recipes that will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From the classic Basque eggs with ham, asparagus, and peas to innovative variations that incorporate chorizo, spinach, and piquillo peppers, our comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create this culinary delight in your own kitchen. Get ready to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures that await you in the realm of Basque eggs.
BASQUE EGGS WITH HAM, ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
from a lovely little website sharing traditional Spanish recipes! posted for ZWT8. The eggs can be fried separately and then placed on top of the peas and ham before serving to cut down on cooking time Serve with chunks of warm bread
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Finely slice the garlic cloves and fry in 2 tbsp olive oil in a strong earthenware casserole dish.
- Cut the ham into cubes and add to the casserole dish - sauté for 5 mins over a low heat.
- Wash the asparagus pieces and remove any rough ends leaving only the tender shoots - cut these into pieces about 3 cms long and add to the casserole dish - sauté for a further 5 mins - season with salt.
- Add the peas to the casserole dish cover with a little water and simmer until the peas are almost cooked (5 mins or a little longer if using frozen peas).
- Finally break the eggs whole into the casserole dish and leave over the heat until the eggs are cooked.
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHEESY HAM AND ASPARAGUS BAKE
Even if you think you don't like asparagus you have to try this. It is a wonderfully easy quiche-like casserole to throw together for breakfast. This can be prepared the night before, covered, and put in the refrigerator overnight. Just be sure to allow extra cook time.
Provided by bettina
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Mix the ham, onion, red bell peppers, and asparagus in the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, flour, Parmesan, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour over the ham mixture.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Continue baking 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 535.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
BASQUE SCRAMBLED EGGS (TAPAS)
From The Tapas Cookbook. Serves 4-6 as part of a tapas meal. Tip: to peel a tomato, bring a small saucepan filled with water to a lively simmer; using a fork, spear the top of the tomato where the stem used to be and dunk into the simmering water to a count of 10 seconds; remove tomato and being careful not to burn yourself, peel the tomato with a paring knife.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven on low or warm setting.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottom skillet.
- Add the onion and bell peppers and sauté 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve immediately over the hot toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.5, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 500.4, Sodium 766.4, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 28.7
BASQUE EGGS
A long time ago I had a recipe from a Basque cookbook for really tasty eggs poached in a simple stew of tomatoes, peppers, and onions. I've since lost that recipe, but this is pretty close to the flavors (though I won't claim it as authentic Basque cooking!) This is really quick to prepare, especially if you dice your veggies as you're cooking instead of doing th prep work all up front (for example, while the sausage sautes, dice the onion, after the onion goes in, mince the garlic, once the garlic is in, dice the peppers, etc.) This can be made vegetarian/vegan by substituting 1 tsp. oil for the sausage.
Provided by velorutionista
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan (or skillet with reasonably high sides), saute diced sausage over medium flame till nicely browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic and stir till well mixed. Cook till onion is soft and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook a minute or two, till slightly soft. Add diced tomatoes, thyme, red pepper, and salt (if using), cover, and cook 4 minutes, till juicy.
- If using beaten eggs, stir gently throghout veggie mixture; cover. Cook 4 minutes, till set. (This produces more of a fritatta feel--good for folks who don't like runny egg yolks).
- If using whole eggs, crack each egg and gently slide it into the veggie stew, trying to keep the eggs from touching each other (it may help to make a well for each egg with the back of a spoon). Cover and cook 3 minutes, till whites are set. Ladle each egg and some veggies into a serving bowl. Serve with crusty warm bread.
BASQUE-STYLE HAM AND EGGS
This hearty ham and egg dish includes pipérade, a Basque mixture of sautéed tomatoes and bell peppers, which is generally used as a sauce for meats.
Provided by Marilou Robinson
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until vegetables are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Arrange ham slices in heavy medium skillet. Pour wine over ham. Cover and simmer until ham is heated through, about 5 minutes. Arrange ham around edge of platter. Top with vegetable mixture. Cover and keep warm.
- Beat eggs with half and half in large bowl to blend. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and stir until cooked. Spoon eggs atop vegetables and ham. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
SKILLET-BAKED EGGS AND ASPARAGUS
Asparagus and eggs have an affinity for each other. The voluptuous yolk softens and smoothes the grassy sharpness of the vegetable, while the asparagus brightens up the dull richness of the egg. The pair's most classic expression is asparagus hollandaise, but that is too fussy and time-consuming a preparation for a regular home-cooked breakfast. This dish combines the flavors in a time- and cook-friendly way.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 300 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the asparagus and the scallions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is browned and tender.
- Whisk together the eggs, 4 tablespoons of the herbs, and cream. Whisk in Parmesan, salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over asparagus and place the skillet in the oven.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until set, but still slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before serving. It is best warm, not hot.
- Squeeze one or two lemon wedges over it, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and remaining herbs. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 261, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 521 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHEZ GLADINES' BASQUE-STYLE SCRAMBLED EGGS
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, green and red peppers, cayenne pepper, white wine, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste, reduce the heat to low, and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 35 minutes.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs, season with salt and pepper, and stir with a fork until they are cooked through. Remove from the heat.
- In a nonstick pan over medium heat, brown the ham slices lightly on both sides, about 3 minutes on each side.
- To serve, combine the scrambled eggs with the pepper and onion mixture and top each serving with a slice of ham.
- Note: To peel tomatoes, place in boiling water for 30 seconds, plunge into cold water, and peel with a sharp knife.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet that can withstand high heat.
- Heat the pan over medium-high heat until it is very hot.
- Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk together.
- Pour the eggs into the hot pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the bottom is cooked through.
- Gently shake the pan back and forth to prevent the eggs from sticking.
- Once the bottom of the eggs is cooked, add the asparagus, peas, and ham.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the ham is heated through.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or toast.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Basque eggs with ham, asparagus, and peas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of eggs, vegetables, and ham is flavorful and satisfying, and the dish can be easily customized to your liking. If you don't have ham, you can substitute bacon or chorizo. If you don't have asparagus or peas, you can use other vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
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