Green Spinach Scrambled Eggs (Healthy Breakfast Scramble)
These delicious green spinach scrambled eggs are bursting with nutrition, velvety taste and vibrant color. This healthy breakfast scramble is the perfect way to add a fun twist to your morning! Served with pico de gallo salsa/blender salsa and smashed avocado dip.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
- 5 whole eggs (large or medium eggs) see recipe notes below
- 1 ½ cups spinach tightly packed, washed and pat dried
- ¼ cup shredded/grated cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon butter or oil
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch salt optional (if using salted butter, omit salt)
Instructions
- Crack eggs into the stick blender or food processor, add spinach and seasoning and blitz for 1-2 minutes, or until all ingredients are combined, giving you a green uniform liquid.
- Add a handful of shredded/grated cheese and using a fork, gently whisk into the egg mixture.
- Heat a pan on medium heat and add oil or butter to heat for 30 seconds (if using butter, heat until the butter has melted).
- Pour the green egg mixture into the pan. Using a silicone spatula, continuously stir the eggs and cook for 7-8 minutes or until desired consistency. You will notice the eggs start to thicken as they cook.
- Use the spatula to gently lift and fold the eggs from the sides and base of the pan to stir and evenly cook the eggs. Once cooked to desired consistency, remove pan from heat and serve with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo salsa or blender salsa.
Notes
- Egg sizes - egg sizes are labelled differently according to region. Use large eggs in this recipe (if based in US/Canada/Australia). If you are based in Europe, use 5 medium eggs or 4 large eggs.
- Serve immediately with a fresh dip – these eggs are best enjoyed when served immediately with a delicious fresh dip including guacamole, blender breakfast salsa or pico de gallo salsa.
- Use low-medium heat – this helps keep the eggs moist and creamy and prevents them from sticking to the pan (or becoming too dry and rubbery).
- Stir continuously – use a silicone spatula to stir the eggs, by gently lifting the eggs from the sides of the pan and folding them over, this helps evenly cook the eggs to the perfect consistency whilst also preventing any part of the eggs from sticking to the pan or drying out.
- Variations – you can mix up the cheese used – we love the combination of cheddar and spinach, for a different taste try some mozzarella instead of cheddar!
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 423mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 2845IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 184mg | Folate: 98µg | Iron: 3mg | Zinc: 2mg