Matzo Brei With Creamed Spinach and Crispy Onions

Matzo brei is a traditional Jewish dish commonly eaten during the Passover holiday. It is made by soaking matzo in water, mixing it with eggs, and frying it until crispy.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Matzo Brei With Creamed Spinach and Crispy Onions

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Breakfast, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 sheet Matzo
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 cup Spinach
• 1 medium Onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, break the matzo into small pieces and soak in water for 2 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and black pepper. Add the soaked matzo and mix well.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the matzo mixture and cook until golden brown, flipping once.
4. In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onion until caramelized. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Serve the crispy matzo brei topped with the creamed spinach and crispy onions.
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.