Healthy Scrambled Egg Recipe

Q: Can I use butter instead of olive oil?

Yes, butter adds more rich flavor , but olive oil is a healthier option .

Q: Can I add vegetables?

Absolutely. Finely chopped onions, spinach, or peppers work well.

Q: Are these scrambled eggs suitable for kids?

Yes, they’re soft, mild, and nutritious , making them great for children.

My dad was a laborer who worked very hard to provide for his family. Today I want to pay him this small tribute and share with you this simple recipe, which holds one of my fondest childhood memories every time I make it.

Sundays were a family day, as my father would get up early to go to the market square in my hometown of Ponce, where it was a real treat to buy meats, seafood, and root vegetables. You could already imagine the delicious meal that might be cooked.

How many times did I get up at 6:00 am to go with him? I remember I always craved a sesame horchata or a root juice, and he would buy it for me as a reward in that moment. Even the butchers knew me and greeted me. We would use those purchases in the following days, but the fondest memory was when he would come home and prepare breakfast for the whole family.

Everyone woke up to the delicious smell of freshly baked bread from the bakery, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee with milk. Mmm! What a great way to start a family Sunday.

Afterward, we’d go to church and take walks together—sometimes to the beach, other times to visit relatives. We’d get together to cook or go out, and we had a blast with our cousins, hahaha!

Now I’ll leave you with this simple recipe, but it comes with lots of love.

Thank you, Dad, for such wonderful memories and the great lessons you taught me.

Tips for Delicious Scrambled Eggs

The better the ingredients, the better the final result. If you start with quality eggs, good oil, and follow these tips, I assure you they’ll turn out delicious.

You can make them with butter or lard for more flavor, but they’re less healthy.
At home, we prefer extra virgin olive oil; they turn out amazing and are healthier.
Some restaurants add a splash of milk, but I don’t like it. In my opinion, it makes them too creamy and masks the natural egg flavor—but it’s up to you.

How Do You Make Scrambled Eggs for Breakfast?

This is a recipe for creamy scrambled eggs, a different way to enjoy eggs for breakfast. Personally, since learning this method, I only make them this way.

Basic Information

Cuisine: Kitchen Homemade
Keyword: Breakfast, easy recipe
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 6 minutes
Total time: 8 minutes
Portions: 2
Calories: 150 kcal (approx.)

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Eggs	4
Olive oil	To taste
Salt	To taste
Ground black pepper	To taste
Chopped cilantro	Optional

Step-by-Step Preparation

Pour a generous amount of olive oil into a Teflon pan, even with the burner turned off.
Add the eggs, salt, pepper, and cilantro, and mix very well.
Once mixed, turn the stovetop to low heat.
Using a plastic or wooden spatula, stir constantly.
If the eggs start to cook too fast, remove the pan from the heat while continuing to stir.
The eggs are ready when the gelatinous texture of the whites disappears.
The final result should be perfectly cooked but creamy scrambled eggs.

Video Guide 📽️

I like to serve them with croissants, toast, or bread rolls. You can also make variations by replacing cilantro with chives or adding diced smoked salmon.