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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 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are nearly browned. Add the garlic, season the entire mix with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the spinach and toss gently for 1-2 minutes or until it has wilted. Slide the entire veggie mix over to the back side of the pan and turn the heat down to medium-low.
  2. 2Add the remaining butter to the front side of the pan and stir it around briefly to melt. Add the eggs and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring slowly and frequently, until scrambled. Turn off the heat and gently toss the eggs with the veggie mix.
  3. 3Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  4. 4Serve. Serve warm with a side of sliced avocado, garnished with lots of fresh herbs, and enjoy!

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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