Honey 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 like you actually have your life together. The homemade salsa verde is the real star — blended tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice come together into a punchy, slightly chunky sauce that wakes up every bite. Because it's made entirely from scratch, there's no need to scan store-bought salsa labels for hidden sweeteners or additives that can sneak into even the most "natural" products. Ghee gives the eggs a rich, buttery base, while red bell pepper, zucchini, and baby spinach add color, texture, and substance without weighing things down. The low-and-slow folding technique keeps the curds soft and custardy — nothing rubbery here. Topped with that vibrant green sauce and a few slices of avocado, this is a plate that looks impressive but comes together with minimal fuss and zero compromise on clean ingredients.
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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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