Soft Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta and Chives
This easy recipe for soft scrambled eggs with ricotta only takes 10 minutes and 3 simple ingredients to prepare. They're rich and creamy while also being delicate and light as a cloud.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs pasture raised if possible
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons whole milk ricotta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- black pepper to taste
- minced soft fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, basil or dill (optional)
- buttered toast for serving optional
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl.
- Whisk the eggs until they are fully homogenized and look light and airy (no visible bits of whites or yolks). I like to use an immersion blender to make it easier.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs, then use a rubber spatula to gently move them around, lifting and folding to slowly form large curds.
- When the eggs are almost set, turn off the heat, then add the ricotta, salt and pepper, and gently fold to combine.
- Transfer the eggs to a plate. Sprinkle with herbs if desired and serve immediately with buttered toast.
Notes
- This recipe only makes one serving and can be scaled up to serve as many as you like as long as you follow the low and slow technique. The more eggs you have, the longer it will take for them to set. Have patience.
- The key is to really make sure the eggs are beaten really well before cooking. I use an immersion blender to make it easy, but you can just use a whisk and lots of elbow grease to really break them down and incorporate some air. The goal is to not see any distinct bits of egg white or yolk, but rather one homogenous yellow mixture.
- It's important to keep the heat as low as possible and continually move the eggs around the pan until they're just set. Have patience, it may take more time than you're used to but it's worth it.
- The eggs can go from perfect to overdone in a matter of seconds so as soon as they're finished cooking, remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 373mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 156mg | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg
