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Green Eggs and Ham With Kale (or Spinach)

Dr. Seuss’s birthday celebration at school means it’s yet another day filled with fun-themed activities, including food, of course! Plus who can resist bringing one of Dr. Seuss’s most legendary books to life: Green Eggs and Ham! No need to break out the artificial green dye though, see below for a much more nutritious (and delicious) alternative.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 1 person
Course: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons onion roughly chopped
  • 1 cup kale washed with big stems removed (you can also use spinach)
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • butter for frying
Optional Sides
  • ham
  • whole-wheat biscuits see below for link to recipe

Instructions

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  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a blender (including the salt and pepper) and blend until the greens are pureed into little bits.
  2. Heat a big pat of butter (don’t be stingy!) in a frying pan over medium low heat.
  3. Once the butter has melted pour the egg mixture into the warm pan. Let it sit for a couple minutes before you begin to stir and scramble with a spatula. Cook until eggs are done all the way through.
  4. Serve warm with ham and biscuits

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Green Eggs and Ham With Kale (or Spinach) Amount Per Serving Calories 427 Calories from Fat 234 % Daily Value* Fat 26g40%Saturated Fat 9g56%Cholesterol 984mg328%Sodium 408mg18%Potassium 693mg20%Carbohydrates 10g3%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 3g3%Protein 37g74% Vitamin A 8120IU162%Vitamin C 81.8mg99%Calcium 265mg27%Iron 5.6mg31% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 427
  • Calories from Fat 234
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 26g
  • 40%
  • Saturated Fat 9g
  • 56%
  • Cholesterol 984mg
  • 328%
  • Sodium 408mg
  • 18%
  • Potassium 693mg
  • 20%
  • Carbohydrates 10g
  • 3%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 3g
  • 3%
  • Protein 37g
  • 74%
  • Vitamin A 8120IU
  • 162%
  • Vitamin C 81.8mg
  • 99%
  • Calcium 265mg
  • 27%
  • Iron 5.6mg
  • 31%