Debates have raged on for ages about preparing scrambled eggs -- from what liquid to include in your scrambled egg mixture, what temperature they should be cooked at, or the best scrambling technique. Some even like to include spices or garnishes that may raise an eyebrow. But if you question including nutmeg or lemon zest in scrambled eggs, know that you'd be questioning Queen Elizabeth herself.
Shortly after the Queen died in 2022, Australian nutritionist Lee Holmes revealedon her website that a close friend of hers once cooked for the Queen, noting that Her Majesty enjoyed her scrambled eggs prepared with nutmeg and lemon zest, according to theNew York Post. Though these additions may sound atypical, consider the breadth of flavor profiles your scrambled eggs can cover with these ingredients. Nutmeg adds an undertone of warmth and slight sweetness, while the lemon zest adds a light but bright twist. These opposites attract, bringing a whole new level of excitement to otherwise one-note savory scrambled eggs.
For those who preach the gentle and more gradual method of cooking scrambled eggs, you're in luck, as that's how QueenElizabeth most enjoyed them as well. She preferred her eggs scrambled first with a tablespoon of milk, then added to the preheated pan. Combined with a tablespoon of butter, the Queen's cook would leave the eggs to begin cooking. The other seasonings aren't added until just before the eggs fully set.
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Nutmeg is not too surprising a choice here, as nutmeg can elevate many savory dishes (like as the secret ingredient for an unbeatable lasagna). Saving the seasoning until the very end of the cooking process is also clever, as just a dash of warm nutmeg is needed to create a hint of nuttiness in the scrambled eggs instead of overpowering them. As for the lemon zest, you only need a teaspoon of very finely ground zest to make the eggs really pop.
And Her Majesty didn't stop there! She would also often eat these eggs garnished with chopped chives and a crack of fresh ground pepper. These garnishes fully round out the dish -- bringing in a mild oniony sweetness with the chives and an extra kick with the pepper. The Queen enjoyed the scrambled eggs all on their own, but this recipe also sounds fantastic on a slice of toast.
More Surprising Scrambled Egg Add-Ins Fit For A Queen
As long as you're smart about your ingredient pairings, there are plenty of spices you can use to elevate your eggs. You could emulate a classic bacon, egg, and cheese bagel with a blend of sesame seeds, onion, and garlic. Or, opt for the fragrant herbs of a Middle Eastern spice blend like za'atar with its dried oregano, thyme, and fennel. If you find you enjoy the warm spice of nutmeg just like the Queen, try jazzing up your eggs with a dash of cinnamon to elevate your breakfast further. Similar to nutmeg, cinnamon creates a sense of spiced sweetness that permeates the savory eggs.
If the lemon zest isn't bright enough and you'd like to freshen up the eggs even further, fresh chopped parsley would also fare well paired with chives. Just make sure to cook the scrambled eggs low and slow so they don't stick to the pan but still maintain their fluffiness. Try out a dash of nutmeg and a bit of lemon zest in your scrambled eggs, and you may start feeling like royalty at every breakfast.
Shortly after the Queen died in 2022, Australian nutritionist Lee Holmes revealed on her website that a close friend of hers once cooked for the Queen, noting that Her Majesty enjoyed her scrambled eggs prepared with nutmeg and lemon zest, according to the New York Post.
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Only eggs are necessary to make scrambled eggs, but salt, water, chives, cream, crème fraîche, sour cream, grated cheese and other ingredients may be added: recipes vary. The eggs are cracked into a bowl with salt and pepper, and the mixture is stirred or whisked.
Queen Elizabeth adhered to a daily teatime meal; her preference for delicate sandwiches with the crusts cut off was well-publicized. Her favorite version was reported to be smoked salmon with cream cheese. If the old adage is true, one should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper.
But adding lemon to scrambled eggs before you cook them isn't the only way chefs are working with this citrus juice, they're also scrambling their eggs as usual, and then finishing them with a quick squirt of lemon juice once they're plated. Some are even grating lemon zest for an extra zing!
Try adding a balance of fresh vegetables, cheese, fresh herbs, and seasoning. Some delicious variations include tomatoes and Cheddar cheese, asparagus, chives, and goat cheese, or bacon, sautéed onion, and Gruyere.
JUST egg's secret ingredient is mung bean— specifically, an isolated mung bean protein—which has a similar texture to scrambled eggs when cooked. Other than that, the mixture is mostly made of unassuming ingredients like canola oil, water, and a combo of carrot extract and turmeric for that signature yellow color.
Is it OK to eat eggs every day? Because of their numerous benefits, it's OK to eat one whole egg, including the egg yolk, every day if you don't have cardiovascular disease and you do have a healthy level of blood cholesterol. Or you can mix two egg whites with every egg yolk to give yourself more protein.
The Heart Foundation currently sets no limit for healthy people when it comes to how many eggs you can eat per day. The key is enjoying them, as part of a healthy and balanced diet. That being said, there are some limitations to those who are more sensitive to consuming dietary cholesterol, as outlined below.
A small proportion of milk provides a sense of creamy richness, without going overboard. Adding the eggs to a hot pan encourages the formation of big, fluffy curds.
The Queen favours brown eggs, believing that they taste better. Her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria, ate her boiled egg, served in a golden egg cup, with a golden spoon." So there you are - like the majority of British public, the Queen preferred brown eggs for breakfast.
For breakfast, things were kept pretty simple according to royal biographer, Katie Nicholl. “HRH typically starts with a simple cup of tea and biscuits, followed by a bowl of cereal,” Katie previously explained.
Darren McGrady, former chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, William, and Harry, reports that at the Queen's 1947 wedding breakfast (that's the traditional mid-morning or afternoon reception to those across the pond), "Filet de Sole Mountbatten" was served alongside a French casserole.
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