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Sliced mushrooms with eggs on a wooden board beside fresh salad greens.
Stovetop~25 minComplexity

Spinach Mushroom Egg Scramble

This Spinach Mushroom Egg Scramble delivers 12g protein and 216 calories per serving — a nutrient-dense breakfast option for calorie-conscious lifters. Ready in minutes on the stovetop, it's your go-to when you need to fuel up before training without exceeding your daily intake.

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Ingredients

1 serving
  • Unsalted Butter(30g)
  • Mushrooms, Cremini(170g)
  • Yellow Onion
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Spinach
  • fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • Egg, Whole, Large
  • Avocado
  • Fresh Herbs (Such As Dill, Cilantro, Basil Or Parsley), For Topping

Instructions

  1. 1Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet, then add the mushrooms and onion; sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and the onion is translucent.
  2. 2Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook for 1 minute over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. 3Add the spinach and toss gently for 1–2 minutes over medium-high heat until completely wilted.
  4. 4Push the vegetable mixture to the back of the pan and reduce heat to medium-low; add the remaining butter to the front side of the pan and stir briefly to melt.
  5. 5Pour the eggs into the front of the pan with a pinch of salt and cook for 3–5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring slowly and frequently, until the eggs are set but still slightly creamy (no liquid egg remains on the pan surface).
  6. 6Gently fold the egg mixture together with the vegetables until fully combined, then remove from heat.
  7. 7Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  8. 8Transfer to a plate, top with sliced avocado, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.

Nutrition — Per Serving

216

calories

12g

protein

25g

fat

Carbohydrates
47g
Saturated fat
0.1g
Sodium
34 mg
Dietary fiber
3.5g

1 servings per batch · ~320g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Spinach Mushroom Egg Scramble have per serving?

This single serving delivers 12g of protein and 216 calories with 25g fat and 47g carbs. The carb content is notably higher than other egg-based options in the app.

How long does Spinach Mushroom Egg Scramble take to make?

Quick prep on the stovetop means this breakfast comes together in minutes for a single serving. It's designed for quick morning assembly rather than batch-prepping.

Is Spinach Mushroom Egg Scramble good for muscle gain?

At 216 calories with moderate protein (12g), this breakfast works better as part of a larger meal plan during muscle gain phases. Pair it with additional protein sources to hit daily targets efficiently.

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