Heart-Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Vegetables
Start your day right with this nutritious and flavorful recipe for Heart-Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Vegetables! Perfectly combining protein-packed eggs, thinly sliced low-sodium ham, and vibrant veggies like spinach, red bell pepper, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish is a wholesome breakfast option that’s rich in essential nutrients. The addition of skim milk ensures a creamy texture without added fat, while a dash of olive oil keeps things light yet flavorful as you sauté the ingredients to golden perfection. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these scrambled eggs are quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—and ideal for a balanced start to the day. Low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and bursting with color, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking for healthy breakfast ideas or heart-friendly meals loaded with vitamins and taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 100 grams Low-sodium ham
- 1 cup Spinach
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 6 Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Skim milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add the skim milk, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
Slice the low-sodium ham into thin strips and set aside.
Wash and roughly chop the spinach leaves, and set aside.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the ham strips to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Stir in the chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes, cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
Reduce heat to low and pour the egg mixture into the skillet, gently stirring with a spatula.
Continue stirring the eggs and vegetables over low heat until the eggs are just set and cooked to your preference.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 795 mg | 265% | |
| Sodium | 1582 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3086 mg | 66% | |
*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.
