Description
Lox, Eggs and Onions (LEO) is a quick and savory breakfast dish that combines tender sautéed onions, fluffy scrambled eggs, and the smoky, salty flavor of Nova lox. Finished with fresh herbs, this recipe offers a perfect balance of rich and fresh flavors, making it an ideal nutritious and satisfying meal for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- ½ white or yellow onion, diced
Protein
- 6 large eggs
- 3 oz Nova lox, roughly chopped
Fats & Oils
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
Seasonings & Garnish
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice the onion and roughly chop the Nova lox. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Whisk the eggs thoroughly until well-beaten, preparing them for scrambling.
- Sauté Onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil together to prevent the butter from burning. Add the diced onions to the skillet and sauté for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they reach your preferred level of browning and softness.
- Scramble Eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet with the sautéed onions. Gently scramble the eggs over medium heat, stirring occasionally to achieve your desired consistency.
- Fold in Lox: Just before the eggs finish cooking, add the chopped Nova lox to the skillet. Gently fold the lox into the scrambled eggs to warm it slightly while maintaining its delicate texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the scrambled eggs with lox and onions to serving plates. Garnish with fresh dill and/or chives as desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- The key to preventing burnt butter is combining it with olive oil before heating.
- Season eggs lightly because Nova lox is naturally salty.
- Cooking onions slowly over medium heat enhances their sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Adding the lox at the end keeps it tender and flavorful without overcooking.
- Fresh herbs like dill and chives add a bright contrast and fresh aroma.
