Kale Scrambled Eggs Recipe
This kale scrambled eggs recipe is a high protein, vegetarian, and gluten free breakfast or brunch – loaded with vegetables and spices. This easy brunch recipe is ready in 15 minutes, and is filling, satisfying, and so great for an easy weekend meal.
I love serving this kale breakfast recipe with toast and a tall glass of orange juice or a tasty green smoothie. You can have a simple and elegant breakfast ready in no time!
I love a good breakfast loaded with kale, it feels so good to get some greens in first thing in the morning! Scrambles are one of our go-to recipes – add your favorites vegetables, eggs, spices and you have a filling protein-packed meal in minutes.
I used kale, tomatoes, and some fresh chopped parsley in my omelette but you can add any vegetables you have on hand alongside the kale. Peppers, onions, or mushrooms would be a fantastic addition!
I served this scramble with croissants, and it made a fantastic weekend brunch. We’re all about balance over here.
This Kale Scrambled Eggs Recipe Is
- Bright
- Savory
- Simple
- Hearty
- Packed with flavor
- Vegetarian, gluten free, and high protein!
Easy Recipes with Kale You Can Enjoy Every Day
Kale is definitely having a moment, and we love enjoying it in so many recipes from breakfast to dinner.
Along with being nutritious, kale is versatile – you can massage it into salads, blend it into smoothies, and enjoy it in scrambles or pasta. Browse all our kale recipes here!
What’s In This Kale Eggs Recipe?
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and instructions.
- Kale – I used lacinato kale for this scramble.
- Eggs – We try to get cage free / free range eggs when we can. There isn’t any nutritional difference, but we always try to support animal welfare when we can!
- Onion Powder –adds a delicious and savory flavor to this dish
- Cayenne Pepper – add a little heat to your dish with this fantastic cayenne pepper. It gives this a nice flavor!
- Vegetables Of Your Choice – I used Kale and Tomato and it was such a great flavor combination.
- Parsley – fresh herbs are a great way to add flavor to your recipes.
- Unsalted Butter – we only use unsalted butter in all our recipes, it’s a great way to cut down on your salt & sodium intake with a simple swap.
- Tellicherry Peppercorns: It’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper. Amazon has a generic brand tellicherry peppercorn which is the same price is buying pre-ground, and will add way more flavor to your recipes.
How Do I Make this Kale Egg Scramble for Breakfast?
- In a mixing bowl, add the eggs, water, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kale, tomatoes, and parsley. Scramble with a fork until the egg whites and yolks are mixed with the veggies and spices.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once the butter melts, add the egg mixture to the pan.
- Cook for 3 minutes, then scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula, mixing the eggs around the pan. Repeat until the eggs are no longer runny and are firm.
- Serve with additional parsley or pepper for garnish, enjoy!
Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas
This low sodium omelette recipe is fantastic vegetarian breakfast that everyone will love. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs, spices, and good olive oil. It’s a great way to get some extra vegetables onto the table too – with no meat!
Browse all our vegetarian recipes here for more fresh & delicious recipe ideas. These meatless meals are great to enjoy from breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert!
More Easy Kale Recipes You’ll Love!
Kale Noodles Recipe, 15-Minute Lunch
Kale Avocado Smoothie Recipe (High Protein, Gluten Free)
Dairy Free Pesto with Kale & Walnuts
Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Fiber)
Ricotta Cheese Toast with Kale Recipe (Vegetarian)
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Kale Scrambled Eggs
Equipment
- Non-Stick Pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup kale chopped
- 1/4 cup tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the eggs, water, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kale, tomatoes, and parsley. Scramble with a fork until the egg whites and yolks are mixed with the veggies and spices.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once the butter melts, add the egg mixture to the pan.
- Cook for 3 minutes, then scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula, mixing the eggs around the pan. Repeat until the eggs are no longer runny and are firm.
- Serve with additional parsley or pepper for garnish, enjoy!
Notes
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It looks great and tastes even better than it looks
Healthy and yummy