Festive Scrambled Eggs

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Festive Scrambled Eggs
20 min.
6
252kcal

Suggestions

Wake up your mornings with a delightful twist on the classic scrambled eggs! These Festive Scrambled Eggs are the perfect addition to your breakfast, brunch, or even morning meal lineup. Not only are they vegetarian-friendly, but they're also ready in just 20 minutes, making them a fantastic option for busy days or when you're expecting a crowd. Each serving, ample for 6 persons, comes in at a modest 252 calories, ensuring you can enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt.

What sets these scrambled eggs apart is their blend of flavors and textures. The addition of diced pimientos and minced fresh parsley or chives brings a vibrant color and a subtle sweetness that complements the richness of the eggs. For a touch of elegance, the recipe incorporates 2% milk and a unique trick: a flour and milk mixture that ensures a smooth, creamy consistency. The finishing touch? A generous amount of cubed butter in a cast-iron skillet, melting into the eggs and creating a rich, golden color and a luxurious mouthfeel.

Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply want to elevate your weekday breakfast, Festive Scrambled Eggs are both easy to make and impressive to serve. So why not start your day with a dash of festivity and a whole lot of flavor?

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs 
  • 1.5 cups milk 2% divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons pimientos diced
  • tablespoons parsley fresh minced
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup butter cubed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs and 1 cup milk.
  2. Add the salt, pepper, pimientos and parsley. In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth; stir into egg mixture. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add egg mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until the eggs are completely set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein24.07%
Fat66.44%
Carbs9.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39
Glycemic Load
1.49
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.449130426282%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.51kcal
12.58%
Fat:18.41g
28.32%
Saturated Fat:8.74g
54.64%
Carbohydrates:5.92g
1.97%
Net Carbohydrates:5.67g
2.06%
Sugar:3.55g
3.94%
Cholesterol:397.06mg
132.35%
Sodium:426mg
18.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15g
30%
Selenium:33.13µg
47.33%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.52%
Phosphorus:259.2mg
25.92%
Vitamin K:23.6µg
22.48%
Vitamin A:1082.07IU
21.64%
Vitamin B12:1.22µg
20.31%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.71%
Folate:57.2µg
14.3%
Vitamin D:2µg
13.33%
Calcium:132.12mg
13.21%
Iron:2.08mg
11.53%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.84%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.42%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.94%
Vitamin C:7.09mg
8.6%
Potassium:243.73mg
6.96%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.69%
Magnesium:20.39mg
5.1%
Copper:0.09mg
4.27%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.56%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.68%