Spinach Herb Scrambled Eggs
A simple, protein-rich breakfast with fresh spinach and herbs, ready in 15 minutes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines eggs, milk, spinach 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 180 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
- 1/4 cup, chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp, chopped chives
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 1/4 cup chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
- Step 4: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring gently with a spatula, for 3-4 minutes until softly set but still moist.
- Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped chives and cook for 1 more minute. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
