High Protein Healthy Egg Scramble with Quinoa
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This Healthy Egg Scramble is always my “I’m feeling like eggs today” go-to breakfast.
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I like it because I know I am getting in at least 20g of protein first thing in the morning and it keeps me satisfied longer than maybe just a bowl of cereal.
Plus, regular ol’ scrambled eggs can be such a bore.
Quinoa is a healthy and simple scrambled egg stir-in that turns your breakfast into a satisfying, high-protein meal.
Add in fresh herbs (I love basil), any chopped veggies you’d like and some cheese for the perfect hint of saltiness.
Healthy egg scrambles like this make breakfast feel special and it’s so easy to make!
Ingredients you will need for this healthy egg scramble:
Very basic ingredients are needed for this scramble:
- Quinoa: I cook 1 cup of quinoa according to package directions. This way, I can have enough quinoa for the week to make more scrambles.
- Eggs: I add 2 eggs to my scrambles but it’s up to you and how hungry you are. I usually make 4 eggs for my hubby!
- Spinach: Chopped, fresh spinach is best. However, you can add really any vegetable you prefer: kale, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, asparagus, etc.
- Cheese: Mozzarella, white cheddar and Parmesan are all delicious options.
- Garlic: I love garlic so I add about 2-3 cloves per serving! You can omit if you don’t prefer it in your eggs.
- Basic seasonings: salt & pepper! You can add in basil, dill, chives or thyme too!
How to make a high protein healthy egg scramble
It’s so easy!
- Over medium heat, heat Extra Virgin Olive Oil and garlic in small frying pan.
- Whisk eggs in a small bowl and pour into the pan.
- Once eggs start to cook, add in the spinach, cheese, cooked quinoa and mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Garish with more cheese and any fresh herbs you may have on hand! (basil or microgreens are yummy options.)
This High Protein Quinoa Egg Scramble is…
- Easy to make
- Rich in protein
- Low carb
- Fresh
- Satisfying
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Enjoy with some fresh fruit and a cup of coffee! 🙂
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High Protein Healthy Egg Scramble with Quinoa
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella (or Parmesan)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
- pinch salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp. microgreens or fresh basil (optional)
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Instructions
- Over medium heat, heat olive oil and garlic in small frying pan.
- Whisk eggs in a small bowl and pour into the pan.
- Once eggs starts to cook add in the spinach, cheese and quinoa. Mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Garish with more cheese and any fresh herbs you prefer.
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Loved this dish! I’m definitely keeping this one in rotation, weekly.
I boiled the quinoa with veggie broth. Then I diced up onions, garlic, orange bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, and shredded parmesan. Topped with the only herb I had, rosemary. It was so flavorful.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Love the orange bell pepper in there! Thank you! 🙂
This is absolutely delicious! The flavor combination is so satisfying and so good for you! A great way to add quinoa to your diet to get the extra essential protein needed daily. Thank you so much for these egg recipes. Your high protein egg salad sandwich is on the top of my list as well!!!
And for anyone that likes desserts, try her cookies!!!!
You are so kind, thank you soo much!! I hope you love the egg salad, too!
Very tasty and healthy. I hope to make it again. I also added onions and chopped red pepper. Thank you and God bless!
yum!! sounds so good, thank you!
I was curious about using quinoa in an egg scramble and found your recipe. I followed exactly and added fresh dill and chives. This was SO DELICIOUS! Will definitely be making this again and again. Thank you!!
I absolutely love it! I was looking for a healthy breakfast option to use some leftover quinoa and this is perfect! I will be eating it often! I didn’t have spinach so used some kale instead and it is still delicious
So good with kale too! Thank you Heather 🙂
I didn’t have any quinoa on hand, so I made it without, and it was still yummy!
I’m so glad! thank you 🙂
Very good! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it! – Tawnie
I went with provolone, more of a blend than a melt, garlic cheat a shake, bell, onion, spinach and had made the quinoa with a shake of cayenne. One board, one knife, one pan and a tool to mix. Whoa, nice and straight forward way easy, and clean up, barely noticed it. We all seen The Big Bang. ROCK SHOW!
The only measuring was what came out of the shells. Oh did I mention, good stuff!
I’m so glad I found this recipe. I’ve always loved breakfast , finding this recipe even makes it better.
Thanks again
I love this high protein egg scramble. I have made this several times
Thanks again