Fresh, crisp green beans and warm scrambled eggs make for a light and savoury vegetarian main. Enjoy the slight crunch of pecans and zip of jalapeno with a dish that is great for your next brunch or luncheon.
Prep Time
Servings
3-4
1 lb green beans, trimmed (500 g)
2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1)
1 clove garlic, minced (1)
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (1)
6 eggs, lightly beaten (6)
1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)
¼ tsp pepper (optional) (1 mL)
¼ cup chopped cilantro (60 mL)
¼ cup chopped pecans (60 mL)
1/8 – ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (0.5-1 mL)
Cilantro sprigs
Cook green beans in boiling water until tender, about 4 – 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
Meanwhile, pour canola oil into a large non-stick skillet. Place over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook until onion has softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs and cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until eggs are cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, cilantro, pecans and pepper flakes.
Divide beans onto 4 luncheon plates. Top each with a portion of eggs. Garnish with cilantro.
Cook green beans in boiling water until tender, about 4 – 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
Meanwhile, pour canola oil into a large non-stick skillet. Place over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook until onion has softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs and cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until eggs are cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, cilantro, pecans and pepper flakes.
Divide beans onto 4 luncheon plates. Top each with a portion of eggs. Garnish with cilantro.