🍳 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast & easy — ready in minutes
- High-protein and customizable
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or meal prep
- Endlessly versatile with veggies, herbs, and optional proteins
- Healthy & satisfying with simple whole-food ingredients
This easy Egg Scramble is loaded with fresh vegetables, fluffy eggs, and optional lean protein. It’s a quick, nutrient-packed meal perfect for busy mornings or healthy meal prep.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium (stovetop)
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1–2
Ingredients
For the Scramble
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cottage cheese (optional for extra protein & fluffiness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Veggie Mix (use any combination)
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- 2 tbsp diced onions
- ¼ cup fresh spinach or kale
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional: a small handful of cooked sweet potatoes, small broccoli florets, or zucchini pieces
Optional Protein Add-Ins
- ¼ cup cooked lean ground turkey, beef, or chicken
- OR 2–3 tbsp extra cottage cheese mixed into the eggs
Optional Toppings
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or chives)
- Shredded cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Directions
- Prep ingredients: Chop vegetables and whisk eggs with cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, peppers, mushrooms, or any hearty vegetables for 2–3 minutes.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the eggs: Reduce heat to medium-low and add the egg mixture over the vegetables.
- Scramble: Gently stir with a spatula until eggs are soft-set and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add optional protein: Stir in cooked lean meat if using.
- Finish & serve: Remove from heat, garnish with herbs or cheese, and enjoy warm.
Recipe Notes & Variations
Variations
- Mediterranean Scramble: Add tomatoes, spinach, olives, and feta.
- High-Protein Scramble: Add extra cottage cheese or cooked lean meat.
- Veggie-Heavy: Double the vegetables for a nutrient-dense bowl.
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or chili flakes.
Tips
- Cook eggs on medium-low for a soft, creamy scramble.
- Add tomatoes at the very end to keep them juicy and fresh.
- Pre-cook dense veggies like sweet potatoes or broccoli for best texture.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming the recipe makes 1 serving — a single high-protein scramble)
- Calories: 285
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
- Sodium: 440mg
- Sugar: 3g
- Vitamin A: 28% DV
- Vitamin C: 6% DV
- Calcium: 12% DV
- Iron: 10% DV
- Potassium: 360mg
Tools You’ll Need
- Non-Stick Skillet – Get on Amazon
- Silicone or Wooden Spatula – Get on Amazon
- Mixing Bowl – Get on Amazon
- Whisk or Fork – Get on Amazon
- Chef’s Knife – Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board – Get on Amazon
