A scrambled egg mixture with a bright yellow color, mixed with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro and mint.

Coconut Turmeric Scramble with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Name: Coconut Turmeric Scramble with Asparagus and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 8 eggs; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved; 3 scallions thinly sliced; 2 tbsp coconut oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper; cilantro for garnish; mint for garnish

Thai-inspired coconut turmeric scrambled eggs with asparagus and tomatoes.

Category Brunch

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Thai

Technique Sautee

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · April 17, 2023

A little about this dish

This Thai-inspired breakfast recipe includes coconut milk and turmeric to add a unique twist to traditional scrambled eggs. With the addition of seasonal asparagus and cherry tomatoes, this dish is perfect for a spring brunch gathering. The use of fresh herbs like cilantro and mint brighten up the flavors and add a pop of color.

Ingredients (for 4)

Eggs — 8
Coconut milk — 1 cup
Ground turmeric — 1 tsp
Asparagus — 1 bunch — trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
Cherry tomatoes — 1 pint — halved
Scallions — 3 — thinly sliced
Coconut oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Cilantro — — for garnish
Mint — — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥚🥛🌞

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, and turmeric until well combined
Step 2 — 🥦🍅🍴

Heat coconut oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add cherry tomatoes and scallions, sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
Step 3 — 🍳🥬🥄

Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and stir gently. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled
Step 4 — 🧂🌿🍴

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro and mint and serve hot.

A final fox tip

For some extra heat, add a sprinkle of chili flakes when plating the dish. This recipe is also great with a side of toasted bread or roasted sweet potatoes.