Spinach and Eggs Breakfast Scramble

This is a great recipe to get more leafy greens into your breakfast without even noticing it! Throw spinach and eggs into the blender, scramble them up and voila!

So I’m departing from matcha for a minute, but this egg recipe is still a beautiful shade of green thanks for the addition of spinach! Spinach eggs are what I make when I want to eat spinach but I don’t really feel like eating spinach. Do you know what I mean? Like you want to have a healthy breakfast but you don’t want a green smoothie. Or you want to throw a big handful of spinach into your egg scramble but you just don’t feel like chewing on spinach today? Well, I’ve got you covered. ?

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Sometimes I don’t mind chewing on spinach in the morning, like when I make Spinach & Feta Wraps, but when I’m eating scrambled eggs, I just want to keep things smooth. Spinach and eggs go great together and blending the spinach and eggs is an easy way for me to eat more spinach without having to deal with the texture if I’m not feeling it. Yes, it turns the eggs green but that’s okay!

Ingredients

Spinach and eggs

• Fresh spinach – It’s growing nicely in my composting garden right now!
• Large eggs – Some folks like to use only egg whites to give this another level of health. Personally, I love using whole eggs, but egg whites will work just fine, too!
• Butter – Salted butter never lets me down! You can also use ghee or cooking spray.
• Salt 
• Black pepper
• Parsley (optional) – I like to throw some parsley into the blender with my spinach (since I always readily have it available in my Aerogarden), but it’s definitely optional. You can throw some chopped parsley on top, too if you’d like.
• Cheese (optional) – I especially love feta cheese or parmesan cheese with eggs!

Can you use frozen spinach with eggs?

I’m not a fan of using frozen spinach for this recipe for several reasons. First, I don’t like having to thaw and drain the spinach. Also, it’s impossible to wring out enough water, potentially resulting in watery eggs. And lastly, there is just a distinct flavor difference between fresh and frozen spinach. For this recipe, I much prefer the taste of fresh spinach.

How to make spinach and eggs

It’s so easy! Just toss a handful of spinach into the blender with two eggs and blend away. I like to add a little parsley into the blender if I have it, but it’s not necessary.

Next, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add butter.

Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, pour the spinach egg mixture into the frying pan. The pan should be hot enough so that the eggs start cooking immediately. Use a rubber spatula to pull the eggs toward the center until they are almost set. Once they reach the almost set stage, turn off the heat and flip them over. Immediately top them with cheese and more parsley, if desired.

What to eat with spinach and eggs

• Ham! Do I need to explain the reference? Green eggs and ham is a classic on Saint Patrick’s Day or Dr. Seuss’s birthday (March 2nd)
• Buttered toast with fig jam
• Fresh fruit
• Hash browns or skillet-fried potatoes and onions
• Maple-glazed bacon
• Top them with shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese
• A few shakes of your favorite hot sauce or red pepper flakes

Storage Instructions

I highly recommend eating these eggs immediately for the best flavor. But you can cook these ahead and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days once they’re cool.

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A delicious and healthy addition to any breakfast!

• Author: Becky Schmieg
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 1 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach (packed)
• 1 tsp butter or ghee
• pinch of salt and pepper to taste
• cheese such as parmesan or cheddar (optional topping)
• chopped parsley (optional topping)

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Instructions

1. Blend spinach, eggs, salt and pepper in a blender until fully blended.
2. Add butter to a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, pour eggs/spinach into pan. You want the pan hot enough to where the eggs start cooking immediately.
   
3. Use a rubber spatula to gently pull the eggs towards the center of the pan as they cook.
   
4. Once the eggs are almost set (there will be some foamy egg on top), flip to finish cooking.
   
5. Top with cheese and/or parsley if desired.