Rich Olive Oil Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Easily elevate your next breakfast by making olive oil scrambled eggs! Done in 10 minutes, these eggs have a silky smooth texture and rich flavor that everyone will love.

Why I Love This Recipe

Making any variety of eggs for breakfast is such an easy and nutritious way to start the day. I love eggs and my family does, as well. Here are a few shining features of scrambled eggs cooked in olive oil:

• You have all of the ingredients at your fingertips, at any given moment. It is one of the easiest breakfast recipes you can make, done in 5 minutes.
• Including olive oil in the recipe adds a rich, luxurious flavor and velvety texture that cannot be achieved with butter.
• No dairy is involved in this recipe! No milk. No butter.
• It is the healthier alternative to using butter.
• The oil and water work their magic to produce fluffy scrambled eggs that will make your taste buds sing.
• A little olive oil goes a long with in ensuring you will be full for the entire morning!
• As with most egg recipes, you can go crazy with toppings and seasonings.

Recipe Ingredients

Eggs - Use fresh eggs that have been set out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.

Water - No milk needed! A lot of people don't know this, but water is the secret ingredient to making fluffy scrambled eggs.

Olive oil - Use extra virgin olive oil.

Salt - A pinch of salt goes a long way in adding flavor. Use any variety, such as flaked sea salt, kosher salt or table salt.

Toppings and seasonings - Go nuts with herbs such as fresh parsley, seasonings, salsas and veggies of your liking such as cherry tomatoes.

Green onions, yellow or red onions or bell peppers can be chopped and cooked in oil and added to the eggs. Sliced avocados, sour cream, salsa, feta cheese, fresh herbs, salt and freshly ground black pepper are delicious toppings.

How To Make Olive Oil Scrambled Eggs

Make scrambled eggs without using milk or butter!

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Add the water and whisk until mixture is smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and whisk for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour the beaten eggs into the center of the pan, sprinkle salt evenly over top and stir with a rubber spatula.

Step 3

Once the eggs are cooked and set and transfer them to a serving plate along with toppings of choice.

Recipe Notes

• I find that using a fork to combine the eggs, olive oil and water produces a fluffier end result than a whisk.
• Sprinkle your favorite type of shredded cheese over the cooked egg mixture once plated!

Best Herbs For Scrambled Eggs

Any of the following are great herbs to add to your next batch of scrambled eggs:

• Thyme
• Parsley
• Chives
• Oregano
• Basil
• Dill

Seasoning For Scrambled Eggs

Want to spruce up your next plate of eggs? Consider these flavor boosters and seasonings. Remember to wait till the eggs have finished cooking until you add seasonings.

• Fresh herbs
• Chili powder
• Paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Curry powder
• Red pepper flakes
• Hot sauce
• Green or red salsa
• Sauteed minced garlic or garlic powder
• Cumin
• Pesto sauce
• Ketchup

What To Do With Leftover Scrambled Eggs

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them the following day.
• Add it to rice to create a savory batch of fried rice.
• Place in a tortilla along with cheese, cooked meat and cheese to make a breakfast burrito.
• Spoon onto toast or an English muffin in a single layer and top with salt, pepper and avocado slices.
• Create a delicious breakfast pizza!

How To Freeze Scrambled Eggs

To freeze scrambled eggs, allow them to cool to room temperature after being cooked. Transfer to a sealed heavy duty freezer bag or an air-tight container. Freeze for up to 4 months for best results.

Best Egg Recipes

• Eggs with vegetables
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Deviled eggs
• Egg salad

More Easy Breakfast Ideas

• Pancake in a Mug
• 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Pancakes
• Mulberry Muffins