Gluten Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Veggie Scrambled Eggs
Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this scrambled egg dish is the kind of breakfast that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating. The homemade salsa verde — built from tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime — brings a punchy, vibrant kick that store-bought sauces rarely match, and you know exactly what's in it. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to audit labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking into your morning meal. Ghee replaces butter for the cook, giving the eggs a rich, nutty base while keeping things clean and compliant. The technique matters too: low heat, slow folds, and pulling the pan early means you get those big, custardy curds that actually taste like something instead of rubbery afterthoughts. Red bell pepper, zucchini, and baby spinach round out the plate with color and texture, and a few slices of avocado on the side make it feel genuinely complete. It's the kind of recipe that fits a strict eating reset without ever feeling like a 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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