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Buttery Pepper & Onion Scramble

Fluffy scrambled eggs studded with caramelized peppers and onions, finished with melty butter. Serve over toasted rye bread with avocado, tomato, and pâté for a loaded breakfast plate.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
14g
Buttery Pepper & Onion Scramble
comfortsimpleamericanvegetarianeggsfluffytenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.

  2. Step 2

    Add pepper and onion, cooking 5–6 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl, then pour into the skillet.

  4. Step 4

    Stir gently with the remaining 1 tbsp butter until soft curds form, ~2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Toast the rye bread, then serve scrambled eggs alongside avocado, tomato, and pâté.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch nonstick skillet
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula or spoon
  • toaster

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