Chicken Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Veggie Scrambled Eggs
Bright, tangy, and packed with color, this veggie scramble is the kind of breakfast that makes you genuinely excited to get out of bed. The homemade salsa verde — blitzed together from fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime — brings a punchy, slightly smoky heat that store-bought sauces just can't replicate. Sautéed red bell pepper, zucchini, and wilted spinach add real substance, so this is a plate that keeps you full and satisfied well into the morning. The eggs are cooked low and slow in ghee with wide, gentle folds that build those big, custardy curds — the kind that feel almost luxurious for a weekday breakfast. Everything here is straightforward and whole-food-based, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's in your pan. A few slices of avocado on the side round it all out beautifully, adding creaminess that plays perfectly against the bright, acidic salsa. Whether you're deep into a Whole30 reset or just chasing a cleaner morning routine, this scramble delivers serious flavor without any compromise.
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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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