plate of scrambled eggs with turkey bacon and avoacado

Kelly’s Garden-Fresh Egg Scramble

When the garden gives you more veggies than you know what to do with, it's time to whip up my go-to breakfast: a hearty egg scramble that’ll keep you fueled until lunch. Perfect for those mornings when you want something healthy and satisfying, this scramble is bursting with fresh flavors.

And here’s a plot twist: Cottage cheese! I know, I know—I’ve never been a fan of its texture or taste either. But I was on a mission to sneak in some extra protein, and guess what? Disguised among the eggs and veggies, the cottage cheese blends right in, leaving you with a delicious, creamy scramble that even skeptics like me will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, healthy, high protein

Calories: 410kcal

Author: Kelly Brakenhoff

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/4 cup cottage cheese 1%
3 small baby bella mushrooms
2 slices tomato
1/2 cup zucchini
3 slices turkey bacon or 1-2 slices regular bacon
1/4 avocado sliced
1/2 oz romano cheese or any shredded cheese

Instructions

Heat a small to medium size nonstick frying pan to medium heat. I like to spray it with olive oil cooking spray.
Slice the mushrooms, zucchini, and turkey bacon, and throw it into to pan for a 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms shrink a bit and the zucchini starts to brown.
Mix the egg whites and cottage cheese.
Add the tomato slices or chunks to the pan and stir around a few times. You don't want to overcook the tomatoes.
Add the egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, fresh herbs if you have them.
Wait 1-2 minutes for the eggs to set. Lower the temperature and add the cheese. Stir a bit then turn off the heat and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to finish cooking the eggs. Depending how juicy your tomatoes are, it might be more runny or not.
Scoop onto your plate, and enjoy!

Notes

Macros are: (13g) 13% carbs, (23g) 50% fat, (37g) 37% Protein

This is a very flexible template for the eggs.

You can also use whole eggs, if you prefer.
If you have leftover roasted veggies from dinner, use them.
If you like adding onions or garlic, those are great too.
If you want more carbs, add half a sweet potato or regular potato.

If you get tired of turkey bacon, you can sub in smoked salmon or black beans for the protein. By switching up the protein, the veggies, the cheese, and seasonings, you have a huge number of flavor combinations and you shouldn’t get bored from breakfast.

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Whip up this delicious treat, pour yourself a cozy cup of tea, and settle in with one of my Cassandra Sato Mysteries! Nothing pairs better with a fresh-from-the-oven snack than a twisty mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. 🍵🔍 Happy reading and happy baking!

Kelly Brakenhoff is the author of 15 books and a seasoned ASL interpreter. She splits her writing energy between two series: cozy mysteries set on a college campus and children’s books featuring Duke the Deaf Dog.

Parents, kids, and teachers love the children’s books and activity guides because they introduce ASL and the Deaf community through fun, engaging stories. And if you enjoy a smart female sleuth, want to learn more about Deaf culture, or have ever lived in a place where livestock outnumber people, the Cassandra Sato Mystery series will have you connecting the dots faster than a group project coming together the night before it’s due.

A proud mom to four adults, head of the dog-snuggling department, and grandma to a growing brood of perfectly behaved grandkids, Kelly and her husband call Nebraska home.

Kelly’s Garden-Fresh Egg Scramble