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Light Veggie-Packed Egg White Scramble Recipe for a Healthy Start

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A quick, light, and colorful egg white scramble loaded with fresh veggies, perfect for a healthy and energizing breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large egg whites (about 180 ml or 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • Optional: low-fat feta cheese for creaminess
  • Optional: hot sauce for some heat

Instructions

  1. Prep your veggies: dice bell peppers, finely chop onion, halve cherry tomatoes, mince garlic, and roughly chop spinach and herbs (5 minutes).
  2. Whisk the egg whites lightly in a mixing bowl until just combined (1 minute).
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking (1-2 minutes).
  4. Add diced red onion and minced garlic to the pan. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add bell peppers and cook until they start to soften but remain slightly crunchy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly, about 1 minute.
  7. Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika; stir to combine.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour egg whites over the sautéed veggies. Let sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds until edges begin to set.
  9. Gently fold and stir with a spatula, pushing eggs from edges toward the center. Continue folding until eggs are mostly cooked but still moist and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Avoid overcooking.
  10. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley or chives on top. Give one last gentle stir.
  11. Serve immediately, optionally adding feta cheese or hot sauce.

Notes

Cook egg whites on medium-low heat to avoid rubberiness. Use fresh veggies for best texture and flavor. Fold eggs gently to keep them fluffy. Optionally add feta cheese or hot sauce for extra flavor. Can microwave for 2 minutes covered as a quick alternative but stovetop yields best texture.

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Keywords: egg white scramble, healthy breakfast, veggie scramble, low calorie breakfast, quick breakfast, protein rich, gluten free, dairy free option

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