Vegetarian Whole30 Garlic Chive Veggie Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs might seem like a simple weeknight fallback, but this version earns a permanent spot in the breakfast rotation. Diced red bell pepper and zucchini get sautéed in ghee until they're lightly golden and tender, then fragrant garlic and fresh chives are folded in before everything meets the eggs. The technique here is the real star — low heat, slow wide strokes with the spatula, and pulling the pan off the burner while the eggs still look slightly glossy ensures a custardy, creamy result instead of the rubbery scramble most of us grew up eating. Ghee does double duty, adding a rich, buttery flavor without any dairy in the traditional sense, which makes this a naturally clean and satisfying plate. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. It comes together quickly and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it an effortless way to get a genuinely nourishing, vegetable-packed meal on the table any time of day.
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2 servings
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp ghee, divided
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 small zucchini, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, add the salt and black pepper, and whisk vigorously until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is uniform in color with no streaks.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the bell pepper and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden at the edges, about 4–5 minutes.
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