Spinach-Chive Scrambled Eggs with Cream
Fluffy eggs cooked with fresh spinach and chives, enriched with cream for a creamy, protein-packed protein-rich breakfast. This American-inspired recipe (high-protein, keto), ready in about 10 minutes, combines Large eggs, Heavy cream, Butter 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
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 tbsp Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup, chopped Fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped Fresh chives
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 4 large eggs with 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted and moisture evaporates.
- Step 3: Pour egg mixture into the skillet, stirring gently with a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes until eggs are softly set but still moist.
- Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped chives, and serve immediately while hot.
