Description
Creamy goat cheese scrambled eggs dance with herbal pesto-kissed veggies in this Mediterranean-inspired breakfast delight. Rich flavors and quick preparation make this dish a morning masterpiece you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Protein and Cheese):
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ounces (56 grams) goat cheese, crumbled
Vegetables:
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
Seasonings and Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, introducing zucchini and bell peppers. Sauté for approximately 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Add cherry tomatoes and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, allowing them to release their natural juices.
- Incorporate fresh spinach and cook until leaves become delicate and slightly wilted.
- Remove vegetable mixture from heat, folding in aromatic pesto. Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously whisk eggs with milk, creating a smooth and uniform mixture.
- Select a nonstick skillet and warm butter or oil over medium-low temperature.
- Gently pour whisked eggs into the skillet, using a spatula to create soft, delicate curds through slow, deliberate stirring.
- When eggs are nearly finished cooking, sprinkle crumbled goat cheese throughout the mixture.
- Immediately remove skillet from heat, allowing residual warmth to slightly melt the cheese.
- Transfer pesto-infused vegetables onto serving plates and top with creamy goat cheese scrambled eggs.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs or additional cracked black pepper for enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Customize vegetable mix by swapping zucchini and bell peppers with seasonal produce like asparagus, mushrooms, or summer squash for variety.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken or smoked salmon alongside the eggs for a more substantial meal.
- Control cooking temperature carefully to prevent egg overcooking; medium-low heat ensures creamy, soft scrambled eggs with delicate texture.
- Experiment with different pesto variations like sun-dried tomato, basil, or roasted red pepper to introduce unique flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg