Egg and Vegetable Scramble (Printable)

Light, fluffy eggs with colorful seasonal vegetables ready in 20 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Eggs and Dairy

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

→ Vegetables

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

→ Cooking Fat and Garnish

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

# Method:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy. Set aside while preparing vegetables.
02 - Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering or melted.
03 - Add red onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions become translucent and peppers begin to soften.
04 - Stir in zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes start to release their juices and zucchini becomes tender-crisp.
05 - Add spinach leaves and toss gently with vegetables. Cook for approximately 1 minute until spinach just begins to wilt but retains vibrant color.
06 - Pour beaten egg mixture evenly over the sautéed vegetables. Allow the eggs to rest undisturbed for 30 seconds until edges begin to set.
07 - Gently push cooked edges toward the center with a heat-resistant spatula, tilting the skillet to allow uncooked egg to flow into the empty spaces. Continue this folding motion until eggs are just set but remain soft and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
08 - Remove skillet from heat immediately when eggs reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The eggs stay impossibly fluffy because you let them set briefly before stirring, creating those soft curds that make breakfast feel luxurious
  • You can use whatever vegetables need using up, meaning less food waste and a new flavor combination every time
02 -
  • The most common mistake is overcooking the eggs, so remove them from the heat while they still look moist and soft, because residual heat finishes the job perfectly
  • Cold eggs straight from the fridge can cause the temperature in your pan to drop too quickly, resulting in uneven cooking, so letting them come to room temperature really does matter
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula instead of metal to gently fold the eggs without scratching your non stick pan, and the flexible edge helps you get into all the corners
  • Prepare all your vegetables before you start cooking because scrambled eggs wait for no one, and having everything ready means you can focus entirely on technique
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