20-Minute Dinners
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta
Tender scrambled eggs with spinach and feta offer a perfect balance of soft, creamy textures and bright, savory accents. Fresh spinach wilts gently under the heat, releasing its herbal freshness, while pieces of feta melt delightfully to form a creamy base. Green onions add a light pungency, unlocking the full flavor of the eggs. This simple yet incredibly aromatic and nutritious dish works wonderfully as a quick, satisfying dinner.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 10 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 16 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Crack the eggs into a deep bowl, add a pinch of salt and blac…
Crack the eggs into a deep bowl, add a pinch of salt and black pepper, and whisk thoroughly with a fork or whisk until completely smooth, ensuring whites and yolks combine fully.
- 02
Rinse and dry the spinach, then chop it into wide strips, and…
Rinse and dry the spinach, then chop it into wide strips, and finely slice the green onions. Coarsely chopping the spinach helps preserve its beautiful leafy texture without turning it to mush.
- 03
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat, making sure…
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat, making sure it doesn't burn. Add the spinach and green onions, stirring with a spatula until the spinach leaves wilt and shrink, releasing excess moisture.
- 04
Reduce the heat to low and pour the whisked eggs over the sau…
Reduce the heat to low and pour the whisked eggs over the sautéed spinach. Immediately begin continuously moving the mixture with a spatula from the edges to the center to form soft, delicate curds.
- 05
When the eggs begin to set but are still moist and glossy, cr…
When the eggs begin to set but are still moist and glossy, crumble the feta directly into the pan. Stir gently for a few seconds so the cheese warms through and melts slightly, then remove from heat immediately.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
For the most tender scramble, stir constantly with a spatula over low heat and remove the pan a second before it looks fully done — the eggs will finish cooking from their own residual heat.
How to serve
Serve the scramble hot, spooned over a crispy toasted slice of bread, and garnish with a few fresh green onion rings.
How to store
The dish is best enjoyed immediately after cooking, but can be refrigerated in a container for up to 1 day.
Note
Be careful with salt, as feta cheese is already quite salty on its own.
