Lactose Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Veggie Scrambled Eggs
Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this scrambled egg dish is the kind of breakfast that actually keeps you full and excited to eat well. The homemade salsa verde — blitzed from tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime — brings a punchy, vibrant kick that store-bought verde sauce rarely matches. Ghee stands in for butter throughout, giving the eggs and sautéed veggies a rich, nutty depth without any dairy that could cause digestive grief. Bell pepper, zucchini, and baby spinach get cooked until just golden and tender before folding into slow, wide-curded eggs that stay impossibly soft and creamy. The technique of pulling the eggs off heat while they still look slightly underdone is the real secret — residual heat finishes the job and you never end up with rubbery, overcooked curds. A few slices of avocado on the side round everything out into a genuinely satisfying plate that feels indulgent without a drop of cream or cheese in sight.
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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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