Egg and Vegetable Scramble (Print Version)

Fluffy eggs with seasonal vegetables for a quick, nutritious breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Extras

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

# How To:

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. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
06 - Pour the beaten eggs 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 to cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are just set but still soft and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This scramble comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it than you actually did
  • The vegetables add such incredible sweetness and texture that you will never go back to plain scrambled eggs again
02 -
  • Overcooking eggs is the biggest mistake most people make, so pull your pan off the heat when eggs still look glossy and underdone
  • Getting your vegetables properly softened before adding eggs makes all the difference between raw crunchy bits and perfectly integrated textures
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet and you will not need nearly as much fat, plus cleanup becomes practically effortless
  • Whisking eggs vigorously until they are slightly frothy is the secret to restaurant style fluffy scrambled eggs
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