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close-up of fluffy scrambled eggs served on dark toast

Scrambled Eggs

Soft, fluffy scrambled eggs cooked gently with butter, salt, and pepper, then served over toasted bread with fresh salad leaves. A quick and easy breakfast with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the eggs
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon 15 g Butter or oil
  • For serving
  • Salad leaves for serving
  • Toasted bread

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Toaster or skillet for bread

Method
 

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk until fully combined.
  3. Heat the butter or oil in a nonstick skillet over low to medium-low heat.
  4. Pour in the eggs.
  5. Let them sit briefly, then gently stir with a spatula as they begin to set.
  6. Continue stirring slowly, folding the eggs until they are softly cooked and still slightly glossy.
  7. Remove from the heat immediately.
  8. Serve over toasted bread with salad leaves on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 155mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 760IUCalcium: 58mgIron: 1.9mg

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Notes

  • Cook the eggs gently over low heat for the softest texture.
  • Remove the eggs from the pan before they look fully done because they continue cooking from the residual heat.
  • Butter gives the richest flavor, but oil works well too.
  • Serve right away for the best texture.

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