Looking for a quick, no-fuss breakfast that actually tastes like you put in some effort? These Scrambled Eggs With Green Onion and Basil are here to save the day. Light, fluffy eggs get a flavor upgrade with the fresh kick of basil and the subtle bite of green onion. It’s the kind of breakfast that feels fancy without being fussy—you can whip it up in under 10 minutes and still look like a brunch hero.
The basil adds a hint of freshness that pairs perfectly with the creamy eggs, while the green onions bring just enough zing to keep things interesting. This dish works as a quick solo breakfast or as part of a larger spread if you’re feeding a crowd.
Want to make it extra filling? Throw it on some toast or wrap it in a tortilla with a little cheese. It’s simple, healthy, and loaded with flavor—because let’s be real, if breakfast is going to happen before coffee, it better be good.
You'll Love this Scrambled Eggs With Green Onion and Basil Recipe
Last weekend, we had 10 guests at home for breakfast. I needed a quick and easy way to cook eggs for everybody. The obvious choice was scrambled eggs, but I didn't want them to be boring.
I had lots of ingredients available on hand, but I didn't want to cook an omelet, I just wanted to add a subtle twist to my scrambled eggs and...
Oh My Gosh
What a success!
Green onion and fresh basil complement the taste of eggs sooo well. This recipe is super easy, it is the perfect recipe for a brunch or simply a quick and savory breakfast.
Serve with your favorite toasted whole wheat bread, a few slices of cheese on the side and you're good to go.
Plus basil doesn't simply tastes good, it is also very healthy! It contains high concentrations of multiple essential vitamins like vitamin K, it has anti-bacterial properties, anti-inflammatory effects and prevents heart disease.
As for green onion, it is also rich in various vitamins, mostly vitamin K and C. It is good for bone and eye health and also prevents heart diseases.
Don't worry about the amount of cholesterol contained in the egg yolk, as recent studies have shown that it is, in fact, good cholesterol that your body needs. So, unless you have health issues and your doctor tells you otherwise, you can eat more eggs than previous studies had already shown in the past.
Recipe
Scrambled Eggs With Green Onion and Basil
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon skim milk or unflavored milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl.
- Add in the basil, green onion and milk then whisk.
- Melt butter in a large pan over low heat.
- Salt the pan to taste.
- Pour the egg mixture and slowly cook making circular movements from the outside of the pan to the center.
- Don’t cook the eggs dry, remove from heat when desired consistency is attained.
- (You want your eggs to still be a little bit moist for the full flavor).
- Enjoy!
