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Healthy Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

4.7 from 142 reviews

This Healthy Breakfast Sandwich is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. It features fluffy scrambled eggs and egg whites cooked with fresh spinach, sautéed onions, and cherry tomatoes, all layered with cheddar cheese on toasted English muffins. This balanced breakfast provides protein, veggies, and whole grains for sustained energy.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • Cooking spray or 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Egg Mixture

  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sandwich Components

  • 6 English muffins – sourdough or whole wheat
  • 6 cheddar cheese slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add cooking spray or olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, around 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Make the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the 6 large eggs, 4 egg whites, kosher salt, black pepper, and milk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Cook the Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Stir gently and continuously until the eggs begin to set. Add in the sautéed onion and spinach along with the shredded cheddar cheese. Continue cooking until the eggs are cooked through but still moist, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Toast the English Muffins: While cooking the eggs, split the English muffins in half and toast them until golden brown.
  5. Assemble the Sandwiches: On the bottom half of each toasted English muffin, layer a slice of cheddar cheese, followed by a generous portion of the scrambled egg mixture, then top with sliced cherry tomatoes. Cover with the muffin tops to complete each sandwich.

Notes

  • Use sourdough or whole wheat English muffins for added fiber and nutrients.
  • Feel free to substitute cheddar with your preferred cheese variety.
  • For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like chives or parsley to the egg mixture.
  • This recipe can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a quick breakfast option.

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