Veggie Scramble With Mushrooms, Spinach and Goat Cheese Recipe

Skillfully scrambled eggs are a tasty joy on their own, but by taking the next step and folding in a few supporting players, you accomplish two goals: First, you make a simple breakfast suddenly taste and feel like something special. But also, most additions you can introduce to a sauté pan will further boost the nutritional profile of the heroic egg. For soft, extra-creamy scrambled eggs, make sure to turn the heat down and stir the eggs constantly and on a low heat so as to make sure they don't burn. This veggie scramble is a great meal, so healthy and filling that you could even make it as a side for a dinner dish as well.

Nutrition: 240 calories, 17 g fat (5 g saturated), 640 mg sodium

Serves 4

You'll Need

1 1⁄2 Tbsp butter
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed
Salt and black pepper to taste
8 eggs
2 Tbsp 2% milk
1⁄2 cup fresh goat cheese

How to Make It

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
2. When bubbling, add the shiitakes and cook for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
3. Remove and reserve on a plate.
4. In the same pan, sauté the spinach until heated all the way through.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a colander and squeeze out any excess water.
6. Combine the eggs and the milk in a large bowl. Season with salt and whisk thoroughly.
7. Add the remaining 1⁄2 tablespoon butter to the pan, turn the heat to low, and add the eggs.
8. Use a wooden spoon to stir the eggs constantly, scraping the bottom of the pan to create small, delicate curds.
9. Continue stirring in this manner for about 5 minutes, until the eggs are still very soft and loose. Add the mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese and cook for about 2 minutes longer.
10. Season to taste with black pepper.

Eat This Tip

Here are some other ways to bolster a breakfast scramble, but don't stop here, add your own and mix and match:

• Asparagus, feta, and cherry tomatoes
• Baby shrimp, garlic, and scallions
• Chopped kale, shallot onions, and Provolone cheese
• Chicken sausage, mushrooms, scallions, and sharp Cheddar

Use egg whites for a low cholesterol and lower calorie option.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

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