Low Sugar Whole30 Veggie Egg Scramble
Colorful, satisfying, and genuinely good for you, this veggie-packed scramble is the kind of breakfast that makes waking up early feel worth it. Bell pepper and zucchini get a quick sauté in ghee until they're lightly golden and tender, then a handful of baby spinach wilts right into the pan before the eggs ever hit the heat. Smoked paprika gives the whole thing a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Every single component here is naturally free of added sugar — no sauces, no seasoned mixes, no sneaky sweeteners hiding in the background. Ghee replaces butter as the cooking fat, keeping the dish clean and giving the vegetables a rich, nutty base. The low-and-slow egg technique means you pull them off the heat while they still look glossy, so you get that creamy, custardy texture instead of a dry, rubbery scramble. Finish with a scatter of fresh chives and you've got a plate that looks as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
- 1 tbsp ghee
- ½ medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the smoked paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined with no streaks remaining.
- 2
Melt the ghee in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the bell pepper and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden at the edges, about 4–5 minutes.
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