Healthy Breakfast Scramble
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This veggie-packed breakfast scramble is what dreams are made of—light, flavorful, and SO satisfying! Perfect for when you want something hearty but healthy. Egg whites bring the protein punch, while olive oil and those colorful veggies keep it vibrant. Bonus for my ladies 50+: the mix of protein and healthy fats helps support strong muscles and balanced hormones. Grab your avocado and dive in!
Equipment
- 1 large nonstick frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tsp herbs de Provence
- 6 cherry tomatoes quartered
- 4 sweet mini peppers diced
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 med baked potato peeled and diced
- 16 oz egg whites (1 container)
- avocado
Instructions
- Using a large nonstick frying pan, place olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs de Provence at the bottom of the pan and let simmer for one to two minutes.1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, 1 tsp herbs de Provence
- Add tomatoes, peppers, onions, and sauté for one minute. Next, add diced baked potato and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until potatoes are golden brown.6 cherry tomatoes, 4 sweet mini peppers, 1 green onion, 1 med baked potato
- Pour egg whites over potato and vegetables and scramble until egg whites are cooked through; about one to two minutes. Serve with avocado and enjoy.16 oz egg whites, avocado
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More About This Recipe
Here are several ways this Healthy Breakfast Scramble with Eggs and Potatoes can be enjoyed or repurposed:
- Breakfast Burrito: Wrap the scramble in a whole wheat tortilla with a little salsa, avocado, and cheese for a grab-and-go meal.
- Meal Prep: Make a large batch and portion it into containers for easy breakfasts or lunches throughout the week.
- Side Dish: Serve it alongside a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced, light lunch or dinner.
- Taco Filling: Use the scramble as a filling for soft breakfast tacos, adding toppings like sour cream, cilantro, and hot sauce.
- Stuffed Bell Peppers: Spoon the scramble mixture into hollowed-out bell peppers, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for a fun twist on a classic stuffed pepper dish.
- Avocado Toast Upgrade: Top a slice of whole grain toast with avocado, then layer the scramble on top for an extra protein boost to your morning toast.
- Omelette Alternative: Instead of scrambling the eggs, cook the veggies and potatoes first, then pour the egg whites over and let them set to create a veggie-stuffed omelette.
- Egg Bowl: Serve the scramble over a bed of quinoa or farro for a hearty, protein-packed breakfast bowl.
- Loaded Breakfast Nachos: Use tortilla chips as the base and pile the scramble on top, adding your favorite nacho toppings like jalapeños, cheese, and avocado for a fun breakfast twist.
- Open-Faced Sandwich: Serve the scramble on a slice of toasted sourdough bread with a drizzle of hot sauce for an open-faced breakfast sandwich.
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