#MondayMeals: Scrambling for a last-minute holiday dish?
It’s the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring….. But they should have been. It’s tough to get everything just right in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Maybe you forgot to pick up good local ingredients to make a dish to share at Christmas dinner, or maybe you’re out of ideas for a fresh new Christmas breakfast. We at Seven Valleys Health Coalition would like to offer some solutions that would benefit your schedule, stomach, and local economy.
This recipe for scrambled eggs with vegetables is an easy meal that’s packed with nutrients. It can also be made with locally sourced ingredients, which means that your taste buds and our local economy will thank you.
Eggs are full of vitamins and a little bit of almost every nutrient you need. They work to raise good cholesterol, lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke. Eggs are also great for eye health!
Broccoli is a great addition to this meal because it is so rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds. These nutrients support healthy cell and tissue growth throughout the body, which works to reduce inflammation, aid blood sugar control, support heart and digestive health, and promote healthy brain function. Broccoli also supports a healthy immune system and can help oral health by strengthening bones and joints. Broccoli is a staple food in a healthy diet.
Part of what makes this recipe so wonderful is that it’s simple and easy to modify. Feel free to substitute vegetables wherever you see fit. Check out these other great local veggies you can use in this recipe:
Bell peppers are an awesome addition to this meal and are full of vitamins, minerals, and other plant compounds. This makes them great for eye health and alleviating the symptoms of anemia.
Potatoes are also a great addition to this dish with local options available all winter long. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, potatoes are fantastic for digestive health, blood sugar control, and reducing the risk of heart disease.
Lastly, kale is a nutritious and wholesome addition to this dish. Kale is considered to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. The high levels of nutrients and antioxidants found in kale are great for heart health, may lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and are anti-inflammatory. Kale is also an amazing source of vitamins C and K! The addition of such a superfood will undoubtedly lead to a super meal. If you’re had enough of holiday music by today you can listen to “Eat Some Kale”, an original song by the band the Local Farmers’ Union. As their name suggests, the band is comprised of local farmers. Local food, local music, what’s not to like?
Click the link below to see the full recipe for scrambled eggs with vegetables. Don’t forget that most of these ingredients can be purchased locally. Why not celebrate this wonderful time of year by helping to create a more sustainable local economy? Sign up for a winter CSA through Main Street Farms, or stop by The Local Food Market on Main Street in Cortland to see what kinds of fresh local foods are available.
Scrambled eggs with vegetables
INGREDIENTs
8 large eggs (8 white and four yolks)
1 green onions or 1 scallion
1 tomatoes
1⁄2 medium sweet red pepper (seeded)
1 potato (peeled)
1 carrot (peeled)
1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1⁄2 tablespoon butter
1⁄4 cup milk
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Rinse and thinly chop all vegetables.
Sauté the onion, scallion, potatoes, carrots with oil until tender.
Add, butter, sweet pepper, tomatoes; stir-fry for two minutes.
In a bowl beat together the eggs and milk with salt and black pepper.
Pour the eggs on the sauté vegetables,, cook for 7 minutes by mixing and crushing till the eggs are scrambled to the size of the vegetables.
P.S. If baking is desired. place the saute vegetables on lightly greased baking pan, pour the egg mixture; sprinkle some parmesan cheese. preheat the oven to 350 degree and bake it for 10-12 minutes.
Scrambled eggs aren’t for you? Try this Crustless Spinach Quiche for a savory pastry that can be made with any of the great local ingredients above!
Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2/3 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
5 large eggs
3 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add spinach and ham; cook and stir until the excess moisture is evaporated. Cool slightly. Beat eggs; add cheese and mix well. Stir in spinach mixture and pepper; blend well. Spread evenly into a greased 9-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
