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If you are looking for easy and healthy egg recipes, make this high protein egg scramble! With spinach and Parmesan cheese, this protein egg scramble is perfect for a flavorful breakfast or as a main dish.
This protein egg scramble is one of my favorite dinners for busy weekdays. When I come home after a long day at university, all I want is something quick an easy. But still tasty and nutritious.
That’s why I love this recipe so much. Packed with 32 grams of protein, this spinach egg scramble comes together in under 10 minutes. And it tastes so delicious that you will never guess it is actually healthy.
Protein egg scramble recipe
Turning a simple scramble into a high protein egg scramble is actually very simple. All you need to do is combining one whole egg with plenty of egg whites. With over 10 g of protein per 100 g, egg whites are a fantastic source of lean protein. They are also a low calorie food with virtually zero carbs and fats.
No wonder that I love egg whites so much. Besides for this protein spinach scramble, I like using them to make protein crepes, oatmeal, wraps and even pizza!
Ingredients
This healthy spinach scramble is a very simple recipe. You only need a handful of ingredients and less than 10 minutes of your day.
Here is all this protein egg scramble recipe calls for.
- Egg
- Egg whites
- Fresh spinach
- Onion
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
For my recipes I like using liquid egg whites in brick. They are so convenient and come in very handy for many uses. What is more, nothing goes wasted because. But if you can’t easily find them, this protein scramble recipe also works with egg whites from fresh eggs.
Variation
Hungry for more? Here are some additional ingredients to take your protein spinach scramble to the next level. Feel free to pick and choose one or more!
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Cherry tomatoes
- Shredded mozzarella
- Cheddar cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Garlic
- Bacon
- Ham
How to make high protein egg scramble
Start by heating a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
When it is hot, add olive oil and the sliced onion. Sauté the onion over medium until it is golden brown.
In the meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together egg, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Pour the protein egg mixture into the skillet and add the fresh spinach.
Cook the eggs over low-medium heat, pushing them back and forth with a rubber spatula, until set to your liking.
Serve this high protein egg scramble warm, sprinkled with chili flakes on top, if you desire.
How to serve protein egg scramble
This high protein egg scramble recipe makes a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can even enjoy this as a protein packed snack.
And for a more complete meal, I recommend serving this spinach egg scramble with a source of complex carbs and healthy fats. I really like eating mine with wholewheat bread and avocado. This makes my scramble more nourishing and satisfying!
Tips for the best egg scramble
Everyone knows how to make egg scramble, but few know how to make the BEST egg scramble!
Here are a couple of tips for making the most delicious protein egg scramble with spinach.
- Sauté the onion before pouring in the egg mixture. This will give your scramble a superb flavor!
- Cook the egg scramble over low to medium heat. We don’t want burnt eggs!
- While the scramble are cooking, make sure you push it back and forth with a rubber spatula. This will make fluffy and flavorsome spinach egg scramble!
- For a fluffier scramble, don’t move your eggs with a spatula. Use a rubber whisk instead!
More protein recipes with eggs
- Egg white protein wraps
- Protein crepes without protein powder
- Egg white protein oatmeal
- Protein egg pasta salad
- Poached egg savory oatmeal
High Protein Egg Scramble with Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 180 grams (3/4 cup) egg whites
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 medium onion, sliced
- 50 grams (1 1/2 cup) fresh spinach
- 15 grams (1 tbsp) Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- chili flakes (optional, to serve)
Instructions
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add olive oil and sliced onion. Sauté the onion over medium until golden brown.
- In the meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together egg, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Pour the protein egg mixture into the skillet and add the fresh spinach. Cook high protein eg scramble over low-medium heat, pushing them back and forth with a rubber spatula, until set to your liking.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of chili flakes on top, if you desire.
