Moroheiya (Molokheiya) or Egyptian Spinach is a tender cooking green with exceptional nutritional content. It contains beta-carotene, calcium, chlorophyll, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E and Vitamin K just to name a few. You can use this green anywhere spinach is used.
Ingredients ( serves 6)
2 Tbsp olive oil
6 small potatoes, sliced
4-5 stems Moroheiya, leaves only
15 Fresh Basil Leaves
3 Amish Paste, chopped ( can be substituted with other tomatoes)
1 Torpedo Onion, chopped
1~2 garlic clove or a whole bulb of music, crushed and minced
6 eggs
1/3 cup milk or half and half
1 cup shredded cheddar
4-5 pinches of Bluebird Hill Spice Rub for chicken and fish
Preparation
1. Heat oil at medium heat add potatoes, a little water and cover and cook 10 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, onions, and garlic and saute for a few minutes. Season with spice rub.
3. Beat the eggs and milk and pour over the vegetables. Cover the pan and cook 5-7 minutes.
4. Sprinkle cheddar and reduce heat to low, cover and cook a few minutes more or until the cheese is melted.
Have with Cackalacky Sauce YUM!
Thanks for posting this recipe! We received a bunch of moroheiya from our neighbor and had no idea what to do with it. We’ll be making your morokeiya miso soup for breakfast tomorrow morning too 🙂
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wow breakfast tomorrow!
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