Asparagus and Cheddar Scrambled Eggs
Creamy scrambled eggs with fresh asparagus and sharp cheddar, delivering high protein and low-carb satisfaction. This American-inspired recipe (high-protein, low-carb), ready in about 15 minutes, combines eggs, milk, asparagus into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus
- 1/4 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 1/4 cup milk until well combined. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the asparagus, and cook, stirring gently with a rubber spatula, for 4-5 minutes until eggs are softly set but still moist.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs and stir gently until melted. Serve immediately while hot.
