August 16, 2017

Summer Veggie Egg Scramble

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Simple, healthy and filling, this summer veggie egg scramble is perfect for breakfast or dinner! Filled with fresh zucchini, corn and tomatoes, it comes together in 25 minutes flat. Dairy free, gluten free and vegetarian.

Summer Veggie Egg Scramble on a plate with a piece of bread and sliced avocado.

Good morning my friends! I hope you have a steaming mug of coffee ready because today we discuss this quick and easy summer veggie egg scramble.

Which means it’s a most egg-cellent morning indeed! <— Like what I did there? 

But anyway. This dish is essentially a summer spin on my southwest egg scramble. And was really created out of a need to use up some of our CSA produce.

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I absolutely love fresh summer corn. But guys. I seriously have corn coming out of my eyeballs with the insane amounts that we’ve been getting in our weekly CSA deliveries. 

And while this egg scramble only calls for one ear, I will absolutely still take it. Because there’s also some zucchini and cherry tomatoes involved. And fresh basil! Garlic! Avocado!

It’s ridiculously easy to pull together, packed with summer veggie goodness and oh-so-flavorful. And is downright perfection when served with some really good bread. ♡

A skillet filled with Summer Veggie Egg Scramble and a serving spoon.

Tips & Tricks For This Summer Veggie Egg Scramble

  1. You can absolutely switch up the veggies based on what you have on hand. My only suggestion? Try to stick with veggies that will cook in the same timeframe. For example, bell pepper or summer squash would work very well here.
  2. This scramble has what I think is a great ratio of veggies to eggs. In that there are PLENTY of veggies involved. But you could certainly adjust this to your taste.
  3. Let’s chat leftovers. While eggs are definitely best fresh, this actually keeps pretty well. Store any extras in an airtight container in the fridge. Now, the important part. DO NOT heat the leftovers back up for very long. Like at all. We’re talking 20 seconds or so. If you heat them up for much longer, they get sort of rubbery. Which we do not want. Capeesh? Cool.

Overhead view of Summer Veggie Egg Scramble on a plate with a fork and a cup of coffee to the side.

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Simple, healthy and filling, this summer veggie egg scramble is perfect for breakfast or dinner! And it comes together in 25 minutes!

Summer Veggie Egg Scramble

Yield: about 3 to 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Simple, healthy and filling, this summer veggie egg scramble is perfect for breakfast or dinner! Filled with fresh zucchini, corn and tomatoes, it comes together in 25 minutes flat. Dairy free, gluten free and vegetarian. 

Ingredients

For the scramble:

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ of a small red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 medium ear corn, kernels removed
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (quartered if large)
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste

For serving:

  • chopped fresh basil
  • sliced or diced avocado
  • hot sauce (optional for some heat)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs with a fork. Set aside.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add in the zucchini, corn, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the zucchini is tender to your liking. Remove the veggies to a bowl.
  4. Turn the heat down just slightly, then pour the eggs into the empty skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled to your liking.
  5. Remove from the heat, then stir the veggies back into the skillet. Sprinkle with the chopped basil. Serve immediately topped with avocado and some hot sauce (if using).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 279mgSodium: 375mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
Breakfast, Dairy Free, Eggs, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Lunch, Main Dish, Meatless, Nut Free, Recipes (ALL), Soy Free, Vegetarian, Weeknight
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