Heart-Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Bacon
Start your day with a nutritious and flavorful twist on a classic breakfast favorite: Heart-Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Bacon! This recipe combines protein-packed whole eggs and egg whites with the creamy richness of unsweetened almond milk, sautéed fresh spinach, and crispy turkey bacon for a guilt-free, satisfying meal. Cooked with just a touch of olive oil and seasoned to perfection, these light and fluffy scrambled eggs are enhanced with a pop of freshness from chopped chives. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for two servings, this dish is low in saturated fat and packed with wholesome goodness, making it a great option for a heart-smart breakfast. Serve it hot, and enjoy a healthy, delicious start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole eggs
- 2 whole egg whites
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl, add the egg whites, and whisk together until well blended.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, black pepper, and salt to the bowl, and whisk again to combine.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the turkey bacon slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy. Remove the bacon, chop into small pieces, and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the fresh spinach and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until wilted. Set the spinach aside with the bacon.
Turn the heat down to medium-low. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and let it sit for a few seconds. Begin stirring slowly with a spatula, gently pushing the eggs from the edges to the center as they set.
Just before the eggs are fully cooked (still slightly runny in parts), add the cooked spinach and turkey bacon and fold them into the eggs.
Continue to cook for another minute or until the eggs are cooked to your preference.
Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped chives, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 778 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
