Quick Veggie Egg Scramble with Melty Cheese
A fast and satisfying scrambled egg dish loaded with crisp veggies and melty cheese, perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk)
- 1 cup mixed fresh veggies (bell peppers, spinach, cherry tomatoes, or frozen peas/zucchini)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (chives or parsley), smoked paprika or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Chop about 1 cup of mixed veggies into bite-sized pieces: dice bell peppers, roughly chop spinach, and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of milk or cream, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously until uniformly yellow and slightly frothy.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Add the diced veggies and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still vibrant.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the veggies and let sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds until edges start to set.
- Using a silicone spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center, forming soft folds. Repeat every 10 seconds for about 2-3 minutes.
- When eggs are mostly set but slightly runny in spots, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Fold eggs once or twice more until cheese melts and eggs are fully cooked but not dry.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh herbs or smoked paprika on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for fluffier texture. Cook eggs on medium-low heat and fold gently to avoid rubbery eggs. Avoid overloading the pan with veggies to prevent watery scramble. Thaw frozen veggies before cooking. Use good melting cheese like cheddar or mozzarella and avoid pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scramble serving
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 22
Keywords: quick breakfast, scrambled eggs, veggie scramble, melty cheese, easy recipe, healthy breakfast, low-carb, gluten-free