Nutmeg 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 clean. 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. Cumin-seasoned eggs are folded into ghee-cooked bell pepper, zucchini, and wilted spinach for a colorful, satisfying plate that hits every texture you want in the morning. The slow, gentle fold technique keeps the curds soft and creamy rather than rubbery, which makes all the difference. Warm spices like cumin are the only seasoning in play here — no hidden blends, no mystery additives — so this is a genuinely clean, whole-food meal from start to finish. A few slices of avocado on the side round everything out with richness and healthy fat. Whether you're deep into a Whole30 reset or just trying to eat more intentionally, this is the kind of recipe that makes the effort feel completely worth it.
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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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