Heart-Healthy Cheesy Ham Scrambled Eggs
Start your day with the satisfying simplicity of Heart-Healthy Cheesy Ham Scrambled Eggs, a delicious breakfast packed with flavor and nutrition. This recipe features fluffy large eggs whisked with low-fat milk for a creamy texture, complemented by reduced-sodium ham and reduced-fat cheddar cheese for a guilt-free indulgence. Fresh spinach adds a boost of vitamins, while olive oil keeps the dish light and heart-friendly. The addition of chives and a pinch of black pepper brings subtle herbal notes for a gourmet touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this balanced, protein-rich dish is perfect for anyone seeking a healthier spin on classic cheesy scrambled eggs. Serve warm and enjoy a nourishing start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
- 100 grams reduced-sodium cooked ham
- 50 grams reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 50 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl and add the low-fat milk. Whisk together until the mixture is completely blended.
Finely chop the reduced-sodium cooked ham and set aside.
Grate the reduced-fat cheddar cheese and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the spinach leaves to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the leaves are wilted.
Stir in the chopped ham and cook for another 2 minutes to warm it up.
Pour in the egg and milk mixture into the skillet. Let it sit without stirring for about 30 seconds.
Gently scrape the pan's bottom and sides with a spatula, lifting and folding the eggs over as they cook, keeping them moving across the skillet.
As soon as the eggs begin to set, sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the eggs and gently fold until the cheese has melted.
Continue cooking until the eggs are softly set but still slightly runny in places. Remember, scrambled eggs should be slightly creamy.
Season with black pepper, to taste, just before removing from the heat.
Transfer to plates, garnish with freshly chopped chives, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 827 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 1514 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.0 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 869 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
