Green Eggs and Ham (Basil Parmesan Scrambled Eggs with Seared Ham Steak)
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 extra-large eggs
- One 4- to 6-ounce ham slice
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Make the basil puree: In the work bowl of a food processor or blender, puree the basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Make the eggs: Using a whisk or a fork, beat the eggs in a small bowl until frothy.
- Sear the ham in a hot 8-inch nonstick skillet for 1 minute, or until crispy.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add the butter and lower the heat slightly.
- Pour the eggs into the pan.
- Cook, constantly pushing the eggs toward the center of the pan with a rubber spatula, until they begin to thicken.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the basil puree and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese.
- Continue to cook and stir the eggs until they are nearly set but still soft and creamy.
- Arrange the eggs and ham on a serving plate.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the eggs and serve immediately.
basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, eggs, ham slice, unsalted butter, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-eggs-and-ham-basil-parmesan-scrambled-eggs-with-seared-ham-steak-381795 (may not work)