6 Delicious Add-Ins That Make Your Scrambled Eggs Even Healthier
Forget cereal, folks. Everyone knows that a plate of scrambled eggs is the true breakfast of champions. (Check out these 20 easy egg recipes you can make in minutes.)
Scrambled eggs are loaded with protein, which research shows can stave off junky cravings and help you lose weight. They serve up hard-to-get nutrients like vitamin D and choline. They’re ready in five minutes flat. And of course, they’re seriously delicious.
Best of all, you can doctor them up in a million different ways. These 6 add-ins manage to make your morning scramble even better by bumping up the nutrition and the flavor. Incredible, eh?
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Leafy greens
Kale, spinach, and Swiss chard are chock-full of vitamins A, E, and K. But your body can’t absorb the goodness without a little bit of fat. The solution? Toss steamed or sautéed greens into your scrambled eggs, like these Sesame Scrambled Eggs with Garlic Kale from Nutritionist Meets Chef. (Or for a slightly prettier Instagram picture, serve ‘em side by side. It’ll taste great either way.) With the fat from the yolks, you’ll be all set.
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Goat cheese
Adding cheese to your eggs doesn’t just make them rich and creamy. It also helps you make the most of cheese’s calcium. In order for your body to absorb the mineral, you need to consume it with vitamin D—something eggs deliver on. (Eat these foods to boost your vitamin D levels.) And goat cheese is an especially good choice: Compared to many cow’s milk cheeses, its lower in calories and higher in calcium, iron, vitamin A, and potassium. (Not to mention easier on the environment.) We love The Two Bite Club’s Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Blistered Tomatoes.
Sauerkraut
Looking for ways to get more probiotic-rich fermented foods into your diet? Give Peanut Butter Runner’s Sauerkraut, Avocado, and Scrambled Egg Toast a try. It might seem weird, but the sauerkraut adds a savory, salty flavor that’s downright addictive. Just make sure to add the sauerkraut to your scramble after you take it off the heat, since cooking the ‘kraut destroys its beneficial probiotics. (Here are more tips on getting fermented foods into your diet every day.)
Salmon
Flaked salmon doesn’t just add an extra shot of protein to your scramble—it also serves up plenty of hard-to-get omega-3s. You could use leftover fish from last night’s dinner, but this is one instance where sustainably caught canned salmon is just as good. (Try Wild Planet's wild salmon.) For loads of flavor, try Fit Foodie Finds’ Dill Salmon Scramble—it’s loaded with fresh herbs and topped with a creamy Greek yogurt sauce.
Quinoa
Nutritionally speaking, eggs have a whole lot going for them. But the one thing they’re missing? Fiber. Folding cooked quinoa (or another whole grain) into your scramble solves that problem deliciously, while giving your eggs an even bigger protein boost. Try Sweet Remedy’s Quinoa Egg and Spinach Scramble—if you use leftover quinoa from the fridge, you’ll have breakfast on the table in a matter of minutes. (Check out the 11 healthiest whole grains you should be eating.)
Leftover chicken
If you love to start your day off with a super hearty meal, this one’s for you. Adding a few ounces of chicken to your scramble will more than double the amount of protein on your plate, so you stay fueled for hours. Toss in a handful or two of leftover shredded rotisserie from last night’s dinner. Or try out the This Road's Chicken Fajita Scramble, which ramps up the flavor with peppers, chili powder, and salsa.
Related: 7 Foods With More Protein Than A Chicken Breast
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The article 6 Delicious Add-Ins That Make Your Scrambled Eggs Even Healthier originally appeared on Rodale’s Organic Life.
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