Matzo Brei

Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Matzo Brei
45 min.
2
215kcal

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Matzo Brei is a delightful dish that beautifully marries tradition with simplicity, making it a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes, but it also serves as a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed at any meal of the day. With only a handful of ingredients, including matzo and eggs, you can create a satisfying and flavorful dish that is sure to impress.

Imagine the crispy edges and soft, fluffy centers of these golden pancakes, each bite bursting with the comforting flavors of seasoned eggs and matzo. Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic taste of Jewish heritage or simply a new way to enjoy eggs, Matzo Brei delivers on all fronts. It’s a dish that invites creativity—serve it with your favorite jam, syrup, or even a savory topping of your choice. The possibilities are endless!

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dish is not only delicious but also a smart choice for those mindful of their dietary intake. So gather your ingredients, heat up that frying pan, and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Matzo Brei is more than just a recipe; it’s an experience that brings warmth and joy to your table.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • sheets matzo 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • servings salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Break 2 sheets ofmatzo into 1/2" pieces;place in a mediumbowl. Cover withvery hot tap water.
  2. Let stand for about30 seconds, thendrain. Beat 2 largeeggs in anothermedium bowl;season with salt andpepper.
  3. Add drainedmatzo; mix untilcombined and a wetbatter forms.
  4. Heat2 tablespoons vegetableoil in a large skilletover medium-highheat. Spoon scant1/4-cupfuls of batterinto skillet, making4 pancakes. Fry, turningonce, until goldenand just cookedthrough, about 1 minuteper side.
  5. Servewith jam, syrup,or whatever the hellyou'd like. These rock.

Nutrition Facts

Calories215kcal
Protein13.06%
Fat76.53%
Carbs10.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
0.94
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.318695628125%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:215.04kcal
10.75%
Fat:18.59g
28.6%
Saturated Fat:3.69g
23.03%
Carbohydrates:5.69g
1.9%
Net Carbohydrates:4.09g
1.49%
Sugar:3.32g
3.69%
Cholesterol:186mg
62%
Sodium:267.77mg
11.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.14g
14.28%
Vitamin C:95.36mg
115.59%
Vitamin A:2602.59IU
52.05%
Vitamin K:28.81µg
27.44%
Selenium:15.79µg
22.56%
Vitamin E:2.82mg
18.77%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.34%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.15%
Folate:57.94µg
14.48%
Phosphorus:119.26mg
11.93%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.07%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.42%
Iron:1.23mg
6.84%
Vitamin D:1µg
6.67%
Potassium:227.35mg
6.5%
Fiber:1.59g
6.38%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.59%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.22%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.27%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.03%
Magnesium:15.19mg
3.8%
Calcium:33.47mg
3.35%
Copper:0.05mg
2.47%
Source:Epicurious