Description
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach & Tomato is a deliciously vibrant breakfast that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet dish. Fluffy scrambled eggs are combined with fresh spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes, all topped with melted cheese for a mouthwatering experience. Perfect for lazy weekends or quick weekday meals, this recipe will bring warmth and color to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash the spinach and halve the cherry tomatoes. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until frothy.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs: Pour in the whisked eggs and let sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to begin cooking.
- Scramble: Gently stir the eggs from edges to center until just cooked but still creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add cheese and seasoning: Sprinkle cheese over the eggs just before finishing, then stir in salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy hot on its own or atop toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap spinach for kale or add bell peppers for extra flavor. Use different cheeses like feta or goat cheese for a unique twist. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently on low heat.