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Quinoa in a Healthy, High-Protein Egg Scramble Recipe

A filling, tasty, and high-protein breakfast to start the day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: High-Protein Egg Scramble Recipe
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • Wooden spoon
  • Small bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 big eggs, lightly whisked
  • 2 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan or mozzarella
  • 1 cup of freshly cut, rough spinach
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup of quinoa, cooked
  • A tiny bit of pepper and salt
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh basil or microgreens (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small frying pan, heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat.
  • In small basin, whisk eggs and then pour into pan.
  • When the eggs begin to cook, mix in the quinoa, spinach, and cheese. Combine thoroughly. Add pepper and salt for seasoning. Add extra cheese and any preferred fresh herbs as garnish.

Notes

Sometimes I add bell pepper, tomato, onion, or hot sauce if I have it in the fridge 🙂.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1    scramble, Calories: 446kcal (22%)
Nutritional data is automatically derived and is offered as a courtesy. It is only to be understood as an estimate and not a guarantee. Kroll's Korner cannot guarantee the correctness of this information, and ingredients may change.