Quick Veggie Scramble with Toast
Quick Veggie Scramble with Toast
Ingredients
For the Scramble
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toast
- 8 bread slices, your favorite kind
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for spreading
- 1/4 cup fruit jam, for serving, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Finely dice the yellow onion and red bell pepper. Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces. Roughly chop the fresh spinach.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and chopped broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the whisked egg mixture. Let the eggs cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds, then gently push the cooked edges towards the center with a spatula, allowing the uncooked egg to flow underneath.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Continue to cook and gently fold the eggs until they are mostly set but still slightly moist. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the scramble and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
While the scramble is finishing, toast the bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the quick veggie scramble immediately alongside the toasted bread. Spread softened butter and fruit jam on the toast, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Quick Veggie Scramble with Toast
Ingredients
For the Scramble
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toast
- 8 bread slices, your favorite kind
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for spreading
- 1/4 cup fruit jam, for serving, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Finely dice the yellow onion and red bell pepper. Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces. Roughly chop the fresh spinach.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and chopped broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the whisked egg mixture. Let the eggs cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds, then gently push the cooked edges towards the center with a spatula, allowing the uncooked egg to flow underneath.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Continue to cook and gently fold the eggs until they are mostly set but still slightly moist. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the scramble and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
While the scramble is finishing, toast the bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the quick veggie scramble immediately alongside the toasted bread. Spread softened butter and fruit jam on the toast, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min