Breakfast Vegetable Scramble

The Breakfast Vegetable Scramble is a colorful and nutritious dish, perfect for starting your day. It includes a variety of vegetables such as bell peppers and onions, which can be scrambled together with an egg substitute to cater to a vegan diet if needed. This dish is not only vibrant and tasty but also packed with nutrients. 

Servings: 2
Calories per serving: Approximately: 389

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 red onion

• 1 red bell pepper (or 1/2 red and 1/2 orange)

• 4 cups baby kale or spinach

• 1 tablespoon chopped chives or other fresh herbs

• 4 eggs or this Tofu Scramble

• ¼ cup shredded Colby cheese or crumbled goat cheese (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• Fresh ground black pepper

• Avocado slices, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prep the vegetables: 

• Thinly slice the red onion. 

• Large dice the bell pepper.

2. Prep the eggs or tofu: 

   • In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together until well beaten. 

   • Stir in the cheese, fresh herbs, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper. 

   • Or, complete Step 1 of the Tofu Scramble.

3. Cook the vegetables: 

   • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 

   • When hot, add the onion and peppers. 

   • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender and just starting to brown, stirring occasionally. 

   • Reduce heat to low. 

   • Add a pinch of salt and the greens. 

   • Cook for 30 seconds until wilted. 

   • Remove and set aside.

4. Cook the eggs or tofu: 

   • Keep heat on low. 

   • Pour in the eggs. 

   • Cook for 20 to 30 seconds. 

   • When the eggs just start to set, use a flat spatula to scrape sections of eggs, gently stirring constantly until cooked but still soft, about 1 minute.

   • Or, complete Step 2 of the Tofu Scramble.

5. Add the vegetables and serve: 

   • Add the veggies back to the pan with the eggs or tofu. 

   • Stir for a few seconds until combined and warmed. 

6. Serve immediately.

*Nutrition information calculated with goat cheese, spinach and without avocados.