For quick breakfasts, especially on Sunday mornings, I like peanut butter on toast with sliced rings of Jalapenos - already posted. But if I have just a little more time, here is how I put together another favorite, which is even better get-started fuel food and a healthy meal:
* Pop two slices of whole wheat bread into toaster
* Heat up 1 1/2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil* in teflon pan on med high until it starts to smoke
* Slice one large Jalapeno lengthwise, then into wheels (crosswise, holding pepper together)
(If you are a true Jalapeno lover, don't seed it)
* Add a half jigger of water to two eggs in a bowl, pinch of salt, beat
* When oil just starts to smoke, roll it around, drop in the peppers
* Continue beating the eggs for a bit
* When your nostrils start twinging from the capsicum heat released from the peppers, add a TBSP of balsamic vinegar**, swish it around until you smell the sweet aroma of peppers and vinegar. The sweet vinegar caramelizes with the peppers.
* Move peppers away from edges of pan, drop in the egg mix slowly
* Lift edges and drain top to edges to cook evenly as eggs cook
* Toast will be ready to receive eggs when done
Good, fairly simple for the wonderful flavor, and very healthy.
* Olive oil has a better flavor, is more healthy than vegetable oil or even Canola oil for a number of reasons. Since the cost factor is not a big thing, we can be picky and use Kirkland (Costco) Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Trader Joe's Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
We have recently found an excellent local brand - Rosenthal Olive Ranch Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil made in Madera, California. It is important to use 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, per my wife, who is truly a gourmet cook and knows her craft. For Californians interested in locating a store near them, or for anybody interested in the oil, recipes, etc., you can see the oil listed at:
http://www.rosenthaloliveranch.com
We just pick it up in Madera from the lady who makes it. With no middleman, the product is cheaper than store bought brands: $20 a gallon. Of course, it comes in smaller bottles. I suspect that this product will catch on and expand into other states. It is a quality product at a reasonable price. The Central San Joaquin Valley is known world wide for its excellent olives - like Oberti Olives, Lindsay Olives as two commonly used brands. These olives are raised in Madera, CA.
** The same thing with balsamic vinegar, which is vastly different than plain vinegar. It is sweet, rich but not overpowering, and has no sugar. We generally use Kirkland Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
Jalapenos Rule!
I use the Tapatio sauce, or just hot red pepper.
