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Spinach Scramble

A creamy scramble of fresh spinach, garlic, eggs, and a hint of cayenne, ready in about 15 minutes.

Cook the spinach first so it wilts and releases its water. Then sauté it with garlic and cayenne, and stir in the eggs over low heat until set but still creamy.

Total time15 min
DifficultyEasy
servings2
Spinach Scramble
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Method

  1. 01

    Prepare the ingredients

    Wash the spinach and slice the garlic. Beat the eggs.

    Ready to continue when: The spinach is clean, the garlic is sliced, and the eggs are beaten.

    5 min
  2. 02

    Cook the spinach

    Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook until it has wilted and released its water, about 3-4 minutes. Remove it and let it drain for a couple of minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The leaves have wilted and released water; the drained spinach is no longer collecting liquid in the colander.

    4 min
  3. 03

    Sauté the garlic, cayenne, and spinach

    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the same pan. Add the garlic and cayenne chili and brown them over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Add the drained spinach and sauté for about 2 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The garlic is golden, and the spinach is hot and coated with the oil.

    4 min
  4. 04

    Cook the eggs until set

    Turn the heat to low and pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Stir continuously with a spatula until set, taking care not to overcook them.

    Ready to continue when: The eggs are set and creamy, neither runny nor dry.

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