Mushroom 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 — built from fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime — brings a punchy, vibrant kick that store-bought sauces just can't match. Bell pepper, zucchini, and baby spinach add real substance to every forkful, so this is a meal that actually keeps you full. Cooking the vegetables separately before folding them into slow, wide egg curds is the move here — it keeps everything tender without turning soggy or overcooked. Ghee gives the eggs a rich, buttery base that ties all the flavors together beautifully. For anyone navigating a Whole30 reset or just trying to eat cleaner, every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden fillers, no questionable add-ins, and absolutely nothing fungus-related to worry about. Finish it with sliced avocado and you've got a plate that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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