Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb Scrambled Eggs
Fluffy scrambled eggs with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick breakfast. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, combines eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil 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 310 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
- 1/4 cup, oil-packed and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 6 large eggs in a bowl with 2 tbsp milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until fully combined. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted and shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until warmed through. Pour in the egg mixture, stirring gently with a silicone spatula.
- Step 3: Cook slowly for 5-6 minutes, gently folding the eggs with the spatula as they set, until softly scrambled and still moist. Do not overcook.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil and 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives during the last minute of cooking. Remove from heat immediately and serve hot.







