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Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou

Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou

Listen, a brouillade is simply a French scramble that went to finishing school in Provence. We're keeping the heat whisper-low and gently folding the eggs until they become a savory, decadent custard. Then, we're bringing them right back to California with spring's best double-shucked fava beans, creamy avocado, and a punchy jalapeño-mint pistou.

Marguerite Lavigne
Marguerite Lavigne
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
2
medium
breakfast
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Timeline

27 minutes
0m10m20m27m
Mix Mint Pistou
5m
Blanch & Shuck Favas
12m
Warm Favas & Toast
3m
Gentle Egg Fold
5m
Plate & Garnish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fava beans(Fresh, shucked from their outer pods)
  • 4 Large eggs(The best pasture-raised you can find; the yolks should be the color of a California sunset)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter(Divided (1 tbsp for favas, 1 tbsp for eggs))
  • 1 tablespoon Crème fraîche(To stop the eggs from cooking)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint(Finely chopped)
  • 1/2 Jalapeño(Seeds removed, very finely minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Shallot(Finely minced)
  • 1 Lemon(Zest only)
  • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil(For the pistou, plus extra for drizzling)
  • 1/2 Avocado(Sliced)
  • 2 slices Thick-cut sourdough bread(For serving)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Flaky salt(For the pistou)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt(For boiling water, fava beans, and eggs)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup Fresh mint, 1/2 Jalapeño, 1 tablespoon Shallot, and zest from 1 Lemon. Stir in 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon Flaky salt. Set aside to let the flavors mingle while you work.

    5 min

    Tip: Making this first gives the shallots time to mellow in the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in 1 cup Fava beans for exactly one minute, then scoop them immediately into a bowl of ice water. Now for the meditation: pinch the skins gently to pop out the bright green, tender inner beans. Yes, double-shucking is tedious. Yes, it is entirely worth it for that sweet, nutty spring flavor.

    12 min

    Tip: Turn on your favorite playlist. Shucking favas is a beautiful excuse to slow down.

  3. 3

    Melt 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Toss the double-shucked favas in the foaming butter for just a minute or two until warmed through. Season with a tiny pinch of 1/2 teaspoon Salt and set aside. Meanwhile, get your 2 slices Thick-cut sourdough bread toasted until deeply golden.

    3 min

    Tip: We only want to warm the favas, not cook them further—they should stay bright green and slightly snappy.

  4. 4

    Here is where the magic happens. Crack 4 Large eggs into a bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and whisk until completely uniform. Place a non-stick skillet over the lowest possible heat. Add your remaining 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter. Once it melts, pour in the eggs. Using a silicone spatula, gently and constantly fold the eggs over themselves from the edges to the center. We aren't scrambling wildly; we are gently lifting and folding. Be patient.

    5 min

    Tip: If the eggs seem to be cooking too fast, just lift the pan completely off the heat for a few seconds.

  5. 5

    The moment the eggs look like wet, glorious, softly rippled custard, pull them off the heat immediately. Stir in 1 tablespoon Crème fraîche—this drops the temperature and stops the cooking perfectly. Spoon the luxurious eggs over your toast. Top with the butter-warmed favas, a fan of 1/2 Avocado, and generous drizzles of the jalapeño-mint pistou.

    2 min

    Tip: Eggs continue to cook in the pan, so pull them when they look slightly wetter than you want to eat them.

Chef's Notes

Do not skip the crème fraîche at the end! It is my ultimate chef trick for ensuring your beautifully folded eggs don't turn into rubber while you're walking them to the table.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou take to make?

Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou takes about 22 minutes total. That includes 15 minutes of prep and 7 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 2 servings.

What skill level is needed for Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou?

This recipe is rated medium — it's intermediate, requiring some cooking experience.

What ingredients do I need for Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou?

The main ingredients are: Fava beans, Large eggs, Unsalted butter, Crème fraîche, Fresh mint, Jalapeño, Shallot, Lemon, Extra virgin olive oil, Avocado, Thick-cut sourdough bread, Flaky salt, Salt.

What type of meal is Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou?

Brouillade with Butter-Warmed Favas, Avocado & Mint Pistou is categorized as: breakfast.