Eleven City Diners Mexican Scramble Recipes

MICROWAVE POTATO-AND-CHORIZO SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• Toss the potatoes with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a microwave-safe 9-inch pie dish. Cover completely with a piece of wax paper. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power), stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are soft and translucent, 6 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven, 9 minutes in a 700-watt oven. (When removing the wax paper, be careful to avoid the hot steam.) Pierce the potatoes in a few places with a paring knife; if it doesn't go through easily, microwave again, covered, in 30-second increments.
• Whisk together the eggs, half and half, scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over the potatoes, and stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) until the edges of the eggs are set, 1 minute in an 1,100-watt oven or 2 1/2 minutes in a 700-watt oven. Stir completely to redistribute the more-cooked eggs toward the center and the less-cooked eggs near the edges. Microwave, uncovered, until most of the eggs are set, 1 minute in an 1,100-watt oven or 1 minute 45 seconds in a 700-watt oven. Dot with small pieces of goat cheese, and stir as before. Gently smooth the top of the potato-and-egg mixture (it's OK if the top is slightly uneven), and sprinkle with the chorizo. Cover with a piece of wax paper, and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until all the eggs are set and the cheese has melted, 1 minute in an 1,100-watt oven or 2 minutes in a 700-watt oven. Let sit, covered, for 3 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.

TODD'S SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the sausage, red pepper flakes, if using, salt and pepper. Using a wooden spoon, break the sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add the pasta, vegetables and beaten eggs. Stir until the eggs are almost scrambled, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slighty. Transfer the scramble to 4 plates and serve.

VEGAN TOFU AND SPINACH SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• Combine the tofu, turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne, if using, in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute. Add the tofu mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is lightly browned and resembles scrambled eggs, about 5 minutes.
• Add the spinach, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and scallion greens and stir until the tomatoes are just heated through and begin to soften, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add the basil and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

KENTUCKY FARMHOUSE SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick 12-inch saute pan over medium heat. Add butter and oil and swirl around the pan until melted. Add the country ham and saute until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Turn heat to low. Stir in roasted red peppers and beaten eggs. After the eggs begin to set, stir slowly from edge to edge with a heat-resistant rubber spatula until large curds form. This will take 5 minutes or so. When eggs are still moist and slightly runny, fold in the grated cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the pan from the heat and serve with fried green tomatoes and buttermilk biscuits with sorghum butter.

ELEVEN CITY DINER'S MEXICAN SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• For the salsa:.
• In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeno. Stir together, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• For the scramble:.
• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the tortillas and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet with the soy chorizo. Cook until the chorizo begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the eggs with a spatula until the eggs begin to set, about 1 minute. Add the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are set, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Serve the scramble on top of the fried tortilla and scatter salsa over top.

TRIPLE D'S LEMONADE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the lemons (rind & seeds too -- EVERYTHING), sugar and 1 cup water -- process until liquified.
• Strain the mixture.
• Place the lemon mixture & remaining ingredients, (except the chops & the flour) in a large stainless steel saucepan.
• Simmer for 1 hour on medium, stirring often, being careful not to burn.
• Remove from heat & set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Dredge chops in the seasoned flour.
• Brown chops in olive oil over med.-high heat until golden brown -- cook in batches, if need be.
• Place chops in roaster & pour lemonade sauce over.
• Cover roaster & place in oven.
• Cook for 1½ hours or until tender.

MEXICAN SCRAMBLE (DIABETIC)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and drain ground chuck.
• Add onion, green pepper, corn, tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder; mix well.
• Cook uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes; stir periodically.
• Add macaroni and cornstarch dissolved in water; stir well.
• Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serving size: 1 cup.
• Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat.
• Nutrition Facts: Calories 329; Calories from Fat 117; Total Fat 13g; Saturated Fat 5g; Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 548mg; Carbohydrate 27g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 5g; Protein 26g.

MEXICAN SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• Brown sausage, onion and bell pepper; drain.
• In small bowl, combine eggs and milk; beat well.
• Add to sausage mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until eggs begin to set.
• Add cheese; mix lightly.
• Continue cooking until cheese is melted and eggs are set.
• Remove from heat; stand tortilla chips around edge of skillet.
• Spoon salsa over egg mixture.
• Serve immediately with additional salsa and chips.