Heart-Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Sausage
Start your morning right with this heart-healthy scrambled eggs recipe featuring spinach and lean turkey sausage for a protein-packed, nutrient-rich breakfast. Prepared with a mix of whole eggs, egg whites, and low-fat milk, this dish is lighter while still delivering creamy, satisfying bites. Fresh spinach adds a boost of vitamins, while savory turkey sausage and a hint of garlic powder bring bold, delicious flavors. Cherry tomatoes add a pop of brightness and freshness, making each mouthful irresistible. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes to cook, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings. Enjoy it as a wholesome way to fuel your day while keeping your heart and health in mind.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces lean turkey sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the turkey sausage, breaking it up into small pieces, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg whites, and low-fat milk until well combined.
Season the egg mixture with black pepper, salt, and garlic powder, and mix well.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sausage and spinach.
Cook the eggs, stirring gently, until they are just set and slightly creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes during the last minute of cooking.
Remove from heat and serve the scrambled eggs hot for a hearty and healthy breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 826 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 1714 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 921 mg | 20% | |
*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.
