Scrambled Eggs With Smoked Salmon, Spinach, and Chives

By garciamoss

This protein-packed wake-up call is full of the heart-healthy good fats—omega-3s. Substitute a plain English muffin with a whole-wheat variety and get triple the fiber and iron and almost six times the calcium.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, diced
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, diced
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 3 whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from health.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Combine eggs and pepper in medium bowl; stir well with whisk. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook 30 seconds or until mixture begins to thicken, stirring slowly with wooden spoon.

2. Stir in salmon and cream cheese; cook 30 seconds, smashing cream cheese lumps with spoon. Stir in spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts and eggs are cooked, stirring constantly. Top each muffin half with 1/2 cup egg mixture. Garnish with chives, if desired.