Sautéed Egg and Spinach with Whole Wheat Toast
A golden, protein-packed breakfast cooked in minutes using just a few affordable pantry staples. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, combines eggs, fresh spinach, whole wheat bread 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 350 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
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack 4 large eggs into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until whites set but yolks remain runny, flipping once.
- Step 2: While eggs cook, toast 2 slices whole wheat bread until golden in a toaster. Place on plates.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups fresh spinach to the skillet with eggs and cook 1 minute until wilted. Season with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Spoon eggs and spinach over toasted bread.







