Scrambled Eggs with Greens

Scrambled Eggs with Greens recipe videos

Scrambled Eggs with Greens is a simple, savory dish made by folding leafy greens into fluffy, beaten eggs as they cook. It is a popular breakfast or brunch staple across many cultures, with variations ranging from American-style spinach and egg scrambles to Middle Eastern dishes with herbs like parsley and cilantro.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a low-carb, nutrient-dense meal. It provides key nutrients like iron, vitamins A and C from the greens, and choline from the eggs, typically ranging from 200 to 300 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	4 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Folate	90 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a versatile canvas that reflects local ingredients, such as using kale in the U.S., watercress in the U.K., or wild herbs in Mediterranean cuisines. Nutritionally, the combination enhances the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from the greens due to the healthy fats in the eggs.