Nitrate & Nitrite Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Veggie Scrambled Eggs
Bright, tangy, and packed with fresh vegetables, this scrambled egg dish is the kind of breakfast that actually keeps you full and excited to eat clean. The homemade salsa verde is the real star here — blitzed tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice come together into a punchy, vibrant sauce that tastes nothing like anything from a jar. For anyone avoiding processed meats and cured ingredients at breakfast, this is a genuinely satisfying alternative that doesn't feel like a compromise. Bell pepper, zucchini, and baby spinach get sautéed in ghee until golden and tender, then folded into slow, custardy egg curds that are cooked low and gentle for that perfect soft texture. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no hidden additives, no cured proteins, just real food doing all the heavy lifting. A few slices of avocado on the side round it out into something that feels indulgent without straying from the plan. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat long after any reset is over.
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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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