Description
A vibrant and comforting Spanish hangover breakfast featuring crispy toasted Catalan tomato bread topped with fluffy scrambled eggs and sautéed spinach. This dish combines fresh tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic chives with nutritious cage-free eggs, perfect for a flavorful morning meal for four.
Ingredients
For the Toast:
- 1 baguette
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (to taste)
For the Scrambled Eggs:
- 6 cage-free organic eggs
- 2 cups fresh spinach (60 grams)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Handful freshly chopped chives
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Cut the baguette into 4-inch pieces, then slice each piece in half vertically. Toast each piece for about 3 minutes until they are crispy and lightly golden brown.
- Prepare the Eggs: Crack the eggs into a large bowl, season with sea salt and black pepper, then whisk thoroughly until well combined.
- Sauté Spinach and Cook Eggs: Heat a nonstick fry pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. After 2 minutes, add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in the whisked eggs, letting them sit undisturbed for about 1 minute. Stir gently every 30 seconds until the eggs are softly cooked, about 3 minutes total. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Tomato Bread: Cut garlic cloves in half and rub them onto the toasted baguette pieces to infuse a subtle garlic flavor. Next, rub the fresh ripe tomatoes over the toast, allowing the juices to soak in. Season the tomato-rubbed toast lightly with sea salt and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- Assemble and Garnish: Top each piece of tomato bread generously with the warm scrambled eggs and sautéed spinach mixture. Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped chives over the top for a fresh, herbal note.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor on the tomato bread.
- For extra richness, add a knob of butter to the eggs while scrambling.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately while the toast is crispy and the eggs are warm.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula if desired.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt levels on the tomato bread, as tomatoes vary in sweetness and acidity.
