Loaded Scrambled Eggs With Bell Peppers and Tomatoes

Name: Loaded Scrambled Eggs With Bell Peppers and Tomatoes
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 red onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving; kosher salt and black pepper; 8 large eggs, beaten; 3 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 3/4 cup); 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 0.33 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves; crusty bread, for serving

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Bulk up your scrambled eggs recipe with colorful, healthy additions and Cheddar cheese for extra protein.

By

Lindsay Maitland Hunt

Updated on October 26, 2015

Loaded Scrambled Eggs Recipe With Bell Peppers and Tomatoes — Photo: Sang An

Hands On Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

4 serves

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Ingredients

1 red onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
kosher salt and black pepper
8 large eggs, beaten
3 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
⅓ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
crusty bread, for serving

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
Add the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Cheddar and cook, stirring, until just melted, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and parsley.
Drizzle the bread with oil and serve alongside the eggs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315	Calories
24g	Fat
7g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 445mg	148%
Sodium 759mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g
Calcium 227mg	17%
Iron 3mg	17%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.