Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta
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Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta
Description
This recipe starts by optionally chopping fresh spinach into smaller pieces to avoid stringiness and promote even cooking. The eggs are whisked lightly with salt and then cooked gently in butter over medium heat. The spinach is sautéed briefly until wilted, then pushed aside so the eggs can cook in the center of the skillet. This method allows the eggs to set softly while incorporating the spinach evenly.
Once the eggs are about 75% set, they are folded together with the spinach and removed from the heat to finish cooking with residual warmth, preserving a tender, moist texture. Topping the dish with crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, creamy element, and the cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper add subtle spice and depth.
This dish provides a balanced morning meal with protein, leafy greens, and a flavorful cheese. It can be served on its own or with toast or fresh bread.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. spinach $0.65, fresh
- 4 large egg $0.92
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.13
- 1 oz. feta cheese $0.55
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper $0.02
- 1 pinch black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1 pinch salt $0.02
Instructions
- Roughly chop the spinach into smaller pieces (about 1-inch pieces). This step is optional and can be skipped to make breakfast faster, but I prefer the smaller pieces that don't get stringy like whole spinach leaves can tend to be.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl, add a pinch of salt, and whisk (I prefer ribbons of white and yellow, but you can whisk until even if preferred).
- Add the butter to a large skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and sauté until the spinach has softened (2-3 minutes)
- Push the sautéed spinach to the outside edges of the skillet and pour the eggs into the center. Gently fold the eggs as the bottom layer solidifies, until the eggs are about 75% solid. Fold the eggs into the sautéed spinach, then turn off the heat. The residual heat in the pan will finish cooking the eggs without overcooking or drying them out.
- Top the eggs with the crumbled feta, a little freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25075 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 250.75kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.2g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Sodium | 589.3mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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