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Scrambled eggs and mushrooms is a skillet breakfast that eats like a meal: garlic and olive oil build the base while mushrooms, onions, and peppers soften into the eggs. A splash of coconut milk keeps the scramble tender, and fresh tomato and cilantro finish the plate bright and fresh. Ready in under twenty minutes from start to table.
Pro Tips
- Sauté the garlic until just lightly browned — it darkens fast in hot oil and turns bitter if you give it a second too long.
- Beat the coconut milk into the eggs before they hit the pan. It is what keeps the scramble silky rather than dry and crumbly.
- Cook the eggs for about a minute only — pull them while they are just set, since residual heat finishes the job on the plate.
- For the strict paleo version, omit the Cheddar as the recipe notes direct. The mushrooms and coconut milk keep the scramble rich either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other vegetables in this scramble?
Absolutely — the mushroom, onion, and pepper base welcomes whatever is in the fridge. Keep the total volume the same so the eggs set properly.
Is this recipe dairy-free?
As written it uses raw milk Cheddar, but the note gives the strict paleo option of leaving the cheese out entirely.
How many people does this scramble serve?
Two hearty breakfast servings, and it doubles easily if you are feeding a crowd.
What should I serve alongside these eggs?
Fresh fruit or roasted vegetables round it out, and the cilantro garnish ties the whole plate together.
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Ingredients
Method
- 1.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté garlic in oil until lightly browned.
- 2.
- Stir in onions, mushrooms, and green bell peppers; cook until onions are soft and translucent.
- 3.
- Beat the eggs in a medium bowl, then add the coconut milk.
- Add egg mixture, tomatoes, and cheese to the mushroom mixture; cook for about 1 minute, or until eggs are set.
- 4.
- Serve topped with chopped cilantro
