Scrambled eggs are my husbands favorite way to eat eggs. I make them a variety of ways with different vegetable combinations. Adding vegetables to eggs is a great way to get the day started right with vitamins and nutrients. I often make extra vegetables with dinner the night before so I have them for our morning eggs.
Eggs have all nine essential amino acids building blocks for high quality protein. Eggs have more nutrients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, per calorie than most other foods. They include: selenium, phosphorus, choline, Vitamin B12, antioxidants.
Vegetables to accompany eggs can be cooked a variety of ways such as steamed, roasted, sautéed, microwaved, etc. before adding them to eggs. Sometimes I add pickled or raw vegetables such as spinach depending on what I have on hand.
How to make Scrambled Eggs
When cooking for one person I add 1 egg and a 1/2 teaspoon of milk to a bowl then whisk combination until frothily. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can easily scale up this ratio for more people.
- Add 1 teaspoon of butter/bacon grease/oil to a frying pan.
- Heat the pan on low. Once pan is heated pour in egg mixture.
- Slowly stir until the eggs reach the consistency you are looking for.
Toppings for Scrambled Eggs
- Fresh herbs such as chives, flat leaf parsley, oregano, etc.
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh tomato
- Leafy greens such as spinach, arugula, micro greens, etc
- Pickled vegetables such as jalapeno, onion, zucchini, etc
- Olives
- Salsa
- Hot Sauce
Scrambled Egg Vegetable Combinations
Pepper and Onions
Serving Size 2
- In a bowl whisk, 1 tsp milk, 2 eggs, salt & pepper
- Chop 1/4 onion, 1/4 red pepper, 1 tablespoon jalapeno, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Heat pan to medium and add 1 teaspoon oil/butter/bacon grease/other
- Sauté the vegetables until soft about 4 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and add eggs. Stir until the consistency you are looking for is reached. Top with chopped parsley.
Roasted Broccoli, Red Pepper and Onions
Serving Size 2
- In a bowl whisk, 1 tsp milk, 2 eggs, salt & pepper
- 1 cup roasted broccoli, red pepper, onion
- Heat pan to medium and add 1 teaspoon oil/butter/bacon grease/other
- Add the vegetables about 1 minute.
- Turn heat to low and add eggs. Stir until the consistency you are looking for is reached.
- Top with cheese.
Broccoli, Parsley and Parmesan Cheese
Serving Size 2
- In a bowl whisk, 1 tsp milk, 2 eggs, salt & pepper
- 1 cup steamed broccoli, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- Heat pan to medium and add 1 teaspoon oil/butter/bacon grease/other
- Add the broccoli about 1 minute.
- Turn heat to low and add eggs. Stir until the consistency you are looking for is reached.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and parsley.
