Apple Scramble

Eggs are a great meal to start the day. They’re practically a perfect protein and they pair easily with so many other foods and flavors. Today’s flavor pairing is apple…the tart flavor of the Granny Smith apple, to be precise. I know that some people eat Granny Smith apples raw or fresh, if you prefer. I think of Granny Smith apples as cooking apples…as in they need to be cooked to be consumed. Which is why I chose this variety to cook with eggs today. 

Prior to cooking this dish, I assumed that this particular apple would have brightened the eggs with tartness. And while there was a bit of bright tartiness (can I say that?) it wasn’t as bright or as tart as I would have liked. Of course, we’re not in peak apple season right now, so perhaps trying this dish in the winter time would bear the results I was seeking. Don’t get me wrong, it was very tasty and I will definitely make it again. 

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Apple Scramble

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2

Author Vegetariant

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 Granny Smith apple chopped
• 2 Tbs shallots chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
• 1/4 cup mushrooms chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt divided
• 1/2 black pepper divided
• 1 handful fresh spinach
• 4 eggs whisked
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cheese shredded

Instructions

1. In a large sauté or sauce pan, warm up the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté apples, shallots, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and spinach and continue sautéing for 2-3 more minutes. Set aside in a separate bowl.
4. Whisk eggs and milk, with 1/4 tsp garlic salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Wipe out sauté pan with a wet paper towel or use a fresh one. Heat pan to medium.
6. Add eggs and fold gently to cook, approximately 2-3 minutes.
7. While eggs are still soft (slightly mushy), add veggies, apples, and cheese and fold in gently into eggs until thoroughly distributed.
8. Serve and enjoy!

What do you think, would you eat (or make) Apple Scramble? If you make Apple Scramble, snap a pic of your creation and share on social with #vegetariant.

Enjoy!