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15-Minute Cheesy Greens & Egg Scramble – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

15-Minute Cheesy Greens & Egg Scramble

A game-changing breakfast recipe for a fast, healthy, and satisfying low-carb meal. This scramble features fluffy eggs, nutrient-packed greens, and gooey melted mozzarella, all ready in just 15 minutes to keep you fueled all morning.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 251

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 6 cups (180 g / 6.3 oz) kale, baby spinach, or Swiss Chard, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (112 g / 4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) heavy cream
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • Crispy bacon or cooked sausage
  • 1/2 sliced avocado for topping
  • For the creamiest eggs, cook them low and slow. High heat will make them tough and dry.
  • Ensure your greens are patted completely dry after washing to avoid a watery scramble.
  • Feel free to swap the mozzarella for other great melting cheeses like Gruyère, fontina, or a sharp cheddar.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. In a medium bowl, crack the eggs.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream, season generously with sea salt and pepper, and whisk vigorously until the mixture is pale, frothy, and well combined.
  4. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  5. Once shimmering, add your chopped greens.
  6. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until they are just wilted and bright green.
  7. Reduce the heat to low.
  8. Pour the whisked egg mixture over the wilted greens.
  9. Let the eggs begin to set around the edges before gently pushing them towards the center with a spatula.
  10. Continue this slow stirring process until the eggs are about 80% cooked but still soft and slightly runny.
  11. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the eggs. Gently fold everything together until the cheese is melted and the eggs are creamy and just set. Immediately remove from heat, divide among four plates, and serve hot!
  12. Remove the pan from the heat just before the eggs look fully done. They will continue to cook from the residual heat of the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 19g

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