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Healthy Zucchini & Spinach Matzo Brei

Yields enough to fit in a large frying pan
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Jewish
Keyword: egg, matzo
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 261kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets matzo crackers, salted or unsalted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup egg whites, or 2 more eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, or milk of choice
  • 2-3 tsp onion salt, dependent on taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

Optional Toppings

  • Salsa of choice
  • Chopped scallions
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • Beat the eggs, cream, and seasonings together in a large bowl.
  • By hand, break matzo sheets into uneven bite sized pieces and stir into the mixture.
  • Let sit and soak roughly 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so.
  • While the brei soaks, chop your veggies.
  • When the soaking process is almost finished, heat butter in a large frying pan. Once heated add veggies and sauté on medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Once the vegetables are soft and wilted, pour the egg matzo mix in to the heated pan and lower the heat slightly. Continue to slowly and gently stir every minute or so.
  • Continue to cook for 8-10 minutes until the matzo brei is the right moisture level for you!

Notes

Macronutrients: 28g carb, 10.5g fat, 12.5g protein
  1. When you add everything to the pan, you want to stir occasionally so the dish cooks evenly, but not too often or you'll make a messy scramble. You've got to be patient or the veggies won't incorporate into the egg and matzo mix very well.
  2. Matzo brei can go from a little undercooked to dry in just a few minutes, so make sure not to cook on too high a heat and to really pay consistent attention to it.