I can’t think of a better way to jumpstart the day! Eggs are a true nutritional gold mine! They’re a complete protein, providing the 9 essential amino acids needed to build protein, cells, and tissues, while also containing 13 vitamins and minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Adding vegetables to the mix further boosts the nutrient value, making a truly perfect meal! Eating Veggie Eggs for breakfast provides peace of mind, knowing that a full serving of vegetables was eaten before even walking out the door in the morning!

While eggs are typically thought of as a breakfast food, Veggie Eggs can be eaten any time of day for a quick. easy, fulfilling meal or snack!

How to make Veggie Eggs

Simply chop 2 tablespoons each of onions, red peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini (or any other preferred vegetables) and place them into a pre-heated pan coated with avocado oil.(If using spinach, add at the very end, as it only needs a few seconds to cook.)  Saute for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and vegetables soften.

Crack eggs into a small bowl and whisk, along with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Pour whisked eggs into pan along with cooked vegetables, stirring with a metal spatula until eggs are fully cooked. Add 1/2 cup baby spinach and cover pan for about a minute, allowing spinach to wilt. Blend spinach into veggie egg mixture with spatula.

Jazz things up a bit with a spice blend!

Variations:

Add a few shakes of Penzey’s Sandwich Sprinkle into scrambled Veggie Eggs for a scrumptious meal! It’s a wonderful combination of salt, garlic, Tellicherry black pepper, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme and marjoram. For me, Sandwich Sprinkle is an indispensable spice blend that adds a more full-bodied flavor to soups and stews, and is absolutely amazing on roasted vegetables or boiled yuca! I’ll share a little secret – Any time I throw together a soup, stew, or meat and vegetable combo of some kind and it doesn’t taste as good as I’d like it to, I add a little Sandwich Sprinkle and it magically becomes DELICIOUS! As a healthy cook, I simply cannot live without Sandwich Sprinkle!!!

Sandwich Sprinkle By Penzeys Spices 2.5 oz 1/2 cup jar

A sprinkle of Penzey’s Greek Seasoning adds a whole new flavor variation, which greatly complements Veggie Eggs! It’s a combination of salt, Turkish oregano, garlic, lemon peel, Tellicherry black pepper, and marjoram. This is my go-to seasoning blend when an authentic Greek flavor is desired, such as when making chicken souvlaki. However, it’s also delicious when sprinkled on roasted vegetables, or added to soup or stew. No need to buy each spice individually, then try to find the perfect combination to create a real Greek flavor. Penzey’s Greek Seasoning does the work for you, allowing a perfect dish every time.

Greek Seasoning By Penzeys Spices 2.3 oz 1/2 cup jar

A perfect pairing: Place Veggie Egg into a Cassava Flour Tortilla Wrap for a truly satisfying breakfast, or meal any time of day! See: Cassava Flour Tortilla Wraps.

These Cassava Flour Tortilla Wraps are made with Otto’s Cassava Flour. This flour can be found in specialty markets or online by clicking the link below!

Otto’s Naturals 100% Natural Cassava Flour Made from Yuca Root Bag, 2 Pound

By ordering Otto’s Cassava Flour through our website we get a small percentage of the sale which helps to support the maintenance of Crazy For Yuca. There’s absolutely no additional charge to you. Thank you so much for supporting our efforts to bring you the latest yuca/cassava recipes!

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Healthy Eating Tips and Tricks: Eat cage-free eggs! Did you know that eggs laid by hens that are allowed to roam free on a pasture have significantly less cholesterol and saturated fat, double the healthy omega-3 fatty acids, 3 times the vitamin E, and 7 times the beta-carotene of eggs laid by hens confined to battery cages? (1) Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important for heart health. They have a positive influence on blood triglycerides, cholesterol, the balance of high and low density lipoproteins, as well as inflammation. In addition, the risk of consuming harmful bacteria, such as salmonella, is reduced by 98% when eating free-range eggs as compared to eggs from caged hens. Hens confined to overcrowded cages are given antibiotics to ward off diseases that would otherwise occur as a result of the poor sanitary conditions in which they’re raised. Organic, cage-free eggs provide a multitude of health benefits including reducing the risk of coronary artery disease, helping brain and liver functioning, improving eye and skin health, and aiding in weight loss. If you haven’t yet made the switch to organic, free-range eggs, consider doing so to further improve the health or yourself and your family.

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Veggie Eggs

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Veggie Eggs are a quick, nutrient dense meal or snack for any time of day! Paired with a Cassava Flour Tortilla Wrap, it's not only a satisfying and delicious meal, but fun as well! 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1

Author: Lauren from Crazy For Yuca

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp onion - diced
• 2 Tbsp tomato - diced
• 2 Tbsp zucchini - diced
• 2 Tbsp red pepper - diced
• 1 /2 cup baby spinach
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil
• Himalayan sea salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Instructions

1. Dice onion, tomato, zucchini, and red pepper. 

2. Place diced vegetables into a heated frying pan coated with avocado oil. Saute using a spatula for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and vegetables soften.

3. Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl and whisk along with salt and pepper -to taste. (See below for seasoning variations.)

4. Add seasoned eggs to the pan along with the vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes, using a spatula to ensure egg does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

5. Once eggs are fully cooked (no longer runny) add spinach to the pan and cover. Remove from heat and allow spinach to wilt for about 1 minute. Combine spinach with veggie egg mixture.

6. Using a spatula, remove Veggie Egg from pan and either place on a plate or directly on a Cassava Flour Tortilla Wrap. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Variation: Jazz things up a bit and try different vegetables or seasoning blends. My favorites are Penzey's Sandwich Sprinkle or Penzey's Greek Seasoning. YUM!!

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Disclaimer– In Crazy for Yuca I write about my own personal health and diet journey.  My experience and recipes are not to be considered expert advice or suggestive that anyone follow any particular diet protocol.  Each person’s body and medical issues are individual and need to be evaluated by a medical professional.  If you have any concerns due to your specific diagnoses, please consult your doctor before eating yuca.