Fresh Herb Scrambled Eggs with Chive Oil
Fluffy eggs infused with garden herbs and a bright chive oil finish for a perfect morning meal. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 9 minutes, combines eggs, heavy cream, fresh chives 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 280 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
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 6 large eggs with 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until fully combined.
- Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in egg mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes, gently stirring with a spatula until softly set but still moist.
- Step 3: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Plate immediately while still warm.
