Scrambled Eggs and Herbed Goat Cheese Toast with Arugula and Easy Tomato Sauce

This Scrambled Eggs and Herbed Goat Cheese Toast is a fresh and flavorful breakfast option that’s both simple and satisfying. Topped with creamy, herbed goat cheese and paired with a quick homemade tomato sauce, it’s a delightful twist on the classic scrambled egg toast. Arugula adds a peppery kick, while a drizzle of honey and a splash of lemon juice bring balance to each bite. Perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch, this recipe will give you a deliciously vibrant start to the day.

Ingredients:

Easy Tomato Sauce (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • One small yellow onion, chopped into small pieces (approximately one cup).
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup tomato puree
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt

Scrambled Eggs and Herbed Goat Cheese Toast

  • 3 tablespoons soft goat cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chives, finely chopped
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon honey, to taste
  • Fine sea salt, to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 thick slices of bread, toasted (gluten-free if desired)
  • 2 to 3 handfuls of fresh arugula

Instructions:

  1. Make the Tomato Sauce (Optional):
    • In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
    • Introduce the diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes tender.
    • Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until it releases its aroma.
    • Then, mix in the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, and salt.
    • Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Herbed Goat Cheese Spread:
    • In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese with the dill, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Scramble the Eggs:
    • In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until fully combined
    • In a non-stick skillet, gently melt the butter over medium-low heat.
    • Add the eggs and cook, stirring gently, until soft and creamy.
    • Remove from heat just before the eggs are fully set to retain a soft texture.
  4. Assemble the Toast:
    • Spread a generous layer of the herbed goat cheese mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
    • Top with scrambled eggs, followed by a handful of fresh arugula.
    • Drizzle with additional honey or lemon juice if desired, and season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
  5. Serve with Tomato Sauce:
    • Serve the toast with a spoonful of the optional tomato sauce on the side, or drizzle it lightly over the eggs for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This Scrambled Eggs and Herbed Goat Cheese Toast is a perfect way to start your morning with a blend of flavors and textures that feel gourmet yet approachable. With creamy goat cheese, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a side of bright tomato sauce, this dish brings an elegant touch to your breakfast table. Enjoy it with your favorite cup of coffee or tea for a satisfying and balanced morning meal.

Scrambled Eggs and Herbed Goat Cheese Toast with Arugula and Easy Tomato Sauce

A creamy scrambled egg and herbed goat cheese toasttopped with fresh arugula and optional tomato sauce, bringing together a medleyof flavors for an elevated breakfast experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 352 kcal

Ingredients
  

Easy Tomato Sauce optional

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • One small yellow onion chopped into small pieces (approximately one cup).
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup tomato puree
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt

Scrambled Eggs and Herbed Goat Cheese Toast

  • 3 tablespoons soft goat cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chives finely chopped
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon honey to taste
  • Fine sea salt to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 thick slices of bread toasted (gluten-free if desired)
  • 2 to 3 handfuls of fresh arugula

Instructions
 

Make the Tomato Sauce (Optional):

  • In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Introduce the diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes tender.
  • Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until it releases its aroma.
  • Then, mix in the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, and salt.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Herbed Goat Cheese Spread:

  • In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese with the dill, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Scramble the Eggs:Scramble the Eggs:

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until fully combined
  • In a non-stick skillet, gently melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add the eggs and cook, stirring gently, until soft and creamy.
  • Remove from heat just before the eggs are fully set to retain a soft texture.

Assemble the Toast:

  • Spread a generous layer of the herbed goat cheese mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
  • Top with scrambled eggs, followed by a handful of fresh arugula.
  • Drizzle with additional honey or lemon juice if desired, and season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

Serve with Tomato Sauce:

  • Serve the toast with a spoonful of the optional tomato sauce on the side, or drizzle it lightly over the eggs for extra flavor.
Keyword Goat cheese toast

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