Carrageenan Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Veggie Scrambled Eggs
Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this skillet breakfast delivers serious flavor without relying on any processed shortcuts. The homemade salsa verde is the real star — blended tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice come together in minutes and taste nothing like anything from a jar. That matters because store-bought salsas and hot sauces are common hiding spots for additives and stabilizers you'd rather avoid, so making your own here is both easy and genuinely worth it. Ghee brings a rich, nutty base to the eggs while keeping everything dairy-free in the traditional sense, and the cumin-seasoned scramble gets folded together with sautéed bell pepper, zucchini, and wilted spinach for a meal that actually keeps you full. The technique of slow, wide folds over low heat gives you those big, soft, creamy curds that make scrambled eggs feel luxurious rather than rubbery. Sliced avocado on top pulls the whole plate together with a cool, buttery finish. It's the kind of breakfast that feels like a treat even when you're eating clean.
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2 servings
For the salsa verde
- 6 oz tomatillos (about 4 medium), husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ tsp salt
For the eggs
- 1 tbsp ghee, divided
- ½ medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
For serving
- sliced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Quarter the tomatillos and place them in a blender or food processor along with the jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Pulse until the salsa is slightly chunky but uniform, about 8–10 short pulses. Taste and adjust salt, then set aside.
- 2
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the salt, black pepper, and cumin, and whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined with no streaks.
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