5 from 6 votes
Ham and Green Eggs Recipe (Dye-Free)
Green eggs and ham, just like in the Dr. Seuss book! Instead of dying the eggs with food coloring, we’re using spinach to get that bright green color. It tastes delicious and is so fun for the kids! It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
Serving
Calories:
259 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 2 cups baby spinach lightly packed
- salt plenty
- black pepper plenty
- butter for frying
- 4 lices Black Forest ham
Instructions
- Add the eggs and spinach to a blender.
- Blend on high for about a minute, then scrape down the sides and add a bunch of salt and pepper. Pulse for another minute or so, until the spinach is fully blended.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is hot, pour in the egg mixture.
- Let it sit for a minute or so until it starts to set, then use a spatula to gently stir it.
- Remove from heat when the eggs have just barely set.
- In the same pan (or in a separate one while you cook the eggs) heat the ham until it browns slightly.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- I used baby spinach for this recipe, but regular spinach will work just fine too. You can also use kale.
- Source: adapted from Elana's Pantry
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
388mg
(129%)
Potassium
776mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6101IU
(122%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 388mg | 129% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6101IU | 122% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.