Veggie Scrambled Eggs

Start your morning with a restaurant-worthy breakfast that’s packed with colorful vegetables and creamy, melted cheese. This isn’t your basic scrambled eggs – it’s a gourmet breakfast that takes just minutes to prepare.

The combination of fresh rosemary and tender-crisp vegetables transforms ordinary scrambled eggs into something special. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of fluffy eggs, savory herbs, and perfectly cooked veggies, all brought together with melty cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped vegetables (mix of broccoli, asparagus and/or zucchini)
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar or Gouda cheese

Steps

1. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add vegetables and cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until bright in color and just tender when pierced with a fork. You want them to maintain some crispness.
2. Add minced garlic and rosemary, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant. Keep stirring to prevent garlic from burning, which can make it bitter.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy (about 30 seconds). This ensures fluffy eggs.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Using a silicone spatula, gently stir and fold the eggs as they set, creating soft curds. Cook until eggs are almost set but still look slightly wet (2-3 minutes).
5. Sprinkle cheese over the top and immediately remove from heat. Let stand for 30 seconds until cheese melts and eggs finish cooking from residual heat.

Smart Swaps

• Use 2 tablespoons milk instead of cream
• Swap in ¼ cup egg whites for each whole egg
• Try 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast instead of cheese for a dairy-free option

Make It Diabetes-Friendly

• Skip the cream and use unsweetened almond milk (reduces carbs by 1g per serving)
• Double the vegetables to increase fiber content
• Choose low-fat cheese to reduce saturated fat while maintaining protein
• Pair with 1 slice whole grain toast instead of white bread (adds 2g fiber)

Pro Tips

• Chop vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking
• Don’t overcook the eggs – they’ll continue setting off heat
• Room temperature eggs create fluffier scrambles
• Let cheese melt from residual heat to prevent overcooked eggs