Description
Veggie Egg Scramble brings a delightful morning boost to your breakfast routine. Packed with fresh ingredients and protein, this simple dish delivers nutrition and flavor in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup bell peppers
- ½ cup zucchini
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup red onion
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Crack 4 large eggs into a medium bowl, adding a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until completely combined and slightly frothy.
- Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat (375°F). Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, swirling to coat the pan’s surface.
- Toss in ½ cup diced bell peppers, ½ cup diced zucchini, and ¼ cup chopped red onion. Sauté for exactly 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until vegetables soften.
- Incorporate 1 cup chopped spinach and ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes slightly break down.
- Gently pour whisked eggs across vegetable mixture. Allow eggs to settle for 10-15 seconds without stirring.
- Use a spatula to softly scramble eggs, folding and turning every 20 seconds until eggs reach a creamy, soft-set consistency (approximately 2 minutes total).
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon paprika across the scramble. Add extra salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Transfer scramble to a plate and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a balanced texture in each bite.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly to incorporate air, which helps create fluffy, light scrambled eggs with a soft, creamy consistency.
- For a protein boost, sprinkle some crumbled feta or goat cheese over the scramble just before serving.
- Keep the heat at medium and stir gently to prevent eggs from becoming dry or rubbery, maintaining a silky smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg