High Protein Egg Scramble with Spinach
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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 1 servings
- 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)
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.