Description
Gourmet mushroom-spinach scrambled eggs combine earthy flavors with creamy texture for a nutritious breakfast delight. Protein-packed ingredients and simple techniques create a restaurant-quality meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tsps olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsps milk or water (optional, for fluffier eggs)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional, such as parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Preparation: Vigorously whisk eggs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended, ensuring uniform seasoning throughout the mixture.
- Mushroom Sauté: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, then add sliced mushrooms and cook until they caramelize and release their moisture, creating a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Vegetable Integration: Introduce spinach to the mushroom base, allowing the leaves to wilt and meld together, forming a vibrant and flavorful vegetable foundation.
- Egg Incorporation: Reduce skillet temperature to medium-low, then gently pour the whisked egg mixture over the vegetable medley, letting it settle momentarily.
- Curd Formation: Delicately manipulate eggs using a spatula, guiding them from the pan’s edges toward the center to create soft, pillowy curds while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Final Touches: Continue stirring intermittently until eggs reach a tender, slightly moist texture, avoiding overcooking, then transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and optional fresh herbs over the scrambled eggs, presenting the dish immediately to preserve its optimal temperature and velvety texture.
Notes
- Master Heat Control: Carefully manage skillet temperature to prevent egg overcooking, ensuring creamy scrambled eggs with soft, delicate curds.
- Mushroom Moisture Management: Sauté mushrooms until golden and moisture-free, preventing watery eggs and maintaining a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Egg Whisking Technique: Blend eggs thoroughly with seasonings beforehand to distribute flavors evenly and create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Serving Strategy: Plate and serve immediately to preserve temperature and texture, maximizing the dish’s sensory appeal and preventing rubbery egg consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg