Description
Mushroom Spinach Scrambled Eggs provide a combination of velvety eggs, sautéed mushrooms, and wilted baby spinach, rich in protein and nutrients, making it a nutrient-dense breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
4 Pasture-Raised Eggs
1 cup Cremini or Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced
2 cups Organic Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
sea salt to taste
cracked black pepper to taste
Optional: 2 tablespoons Scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them thinly. Mince the garlic and wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any grit
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add one tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until they release their moisture and turn golden brow
- Aromatize: Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic
- Wilt the Spinach: Toss in the fresh baby spinach. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves have just wilted but remain bright gree
- Whisk the Eggs: In a small bowl, crack the pasture-raised eggs and whisk them vigorously with sea salt and pepper until the yolks and whites are fully integrated
- Combine and Cook: Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour the whisked eggs over the vegetable mixture in the pa
- Gently Fold: Use a silicone spatula to gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center. Continue this process until the Mushroom Spinach Scrambled Eggs are set but still look slightly moist
- Serve Immediately: Remove the pan from the heat and plate the eggs to prevent overcooking from residual heat
Notes
To achieve the best results, manage heat properly; sauté mushrooms over medium-high heat, but reduce heat when adding eggs to keep them soft and creamy.
Make sure to dry wet spinach to prevent excess moisture in the scramble.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg