Eggs Scrambled with Tomato and Basil Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Eggs - 8 to 10 , beaten
 Tomatoes4 , peeled
 Fresh basil leaves and flowers - 1 handful , chopped
 Salt1 To taste
 Garlic cloves - 3 or 4 , flattened with the side of a knife blade
 Bouquet garni of bay leaf, thyme and a celery rib - 1 , OR Crumbled mixed herbs - 1 pinch
 Sugar1/2 Teaspoon
 Olive oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter4 Tablespoon

Directions

MAKING
1.Heat olive oil, and cook tomatoes in it by adding salt, garlic, bouquet garni or mixed herbs and sugar on low flame.
2.Stir the mixture frequently till the time tomatoes soak the oil and the liquid evaporates.
3.Remove the garlic and bouquet garni.
4.Put butter in beaten eggs and add a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
5.Pour the eggs in tomatoes and cook by stirring on low flame.
6.Once the eggs starts thickening, put chopped basil and turn the flame off immediately.
7.Stir the eggs well until ready to serve.

SERVING
8.Serve warm with breads.
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