Egg and Vegetable Scramble (Printable)

Fluffy eggs with cherry tomatoes, spinach, bell pepper, and zucchini for a nutritious morning meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk or dairy-free alternative
03 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
06 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/4 cup zucchini, diced
08 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

→ Finishing

09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or basil, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined and slightly frothy.
02 - Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
03 - Add red onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted, approximately 1 minute.
06 - Pour the beaten egg mixture over the vegetables. Allow to set for 30 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, scraping the eggs from the edges toward the center.
07 - Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the eggs are just set but still soft and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means breakfast doesn't have to feel like a production.
  • The vegetables stay bright and slightly tender instead of becoming rubbery, so every bite actually tastes like something.
  • You can raid your crisper drawer and feel virtuous about eating colorful food before noon.
02 -
  • Low to medium heat is non-negotiable; rushing this over high heat turns the eggs rubbery and breaks down the vegetables instead of cooking them gently.
  • The moment the eggs look barely set is the moment to stop cooking because they keep cooking from their own heat even after the pan comes off the flame.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables before you start cooking so you're not scrambling around cutting things while the pan is waiting.
  • If the eggs start setting too fast, lower the heat immediately and stir more frequently; if they're cooking too slowly, increase the heat slightly but don't turn it into a race.
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