Keto Sausage and Veggie Scramble (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy eggs with savory sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach make this hearty low-carb breakfast ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 5 oz pork sausage, crumbled (sugar-free, keto-friendly)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1/2 small red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1/2 small zucchini, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, diced
05 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Eggs & Dairy

06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
08 - 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
02 - Add diced red onion, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Reduce skillet heat to low. Pour egg mixture over sausage and vegetables. Allow to set slightly, then gently stir and fold until eggs are just cooked through but still soft and creamy.
06 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the scramble if using. Cook for 30 seconds until melted, then remove from heat.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or avocado slices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes for a quick morning meal
  • Perfectly keto-friendly with only 6g of carbs per serving
  • Customizable with your favorite low-carb vegetables
  • Satisfying protein from eggs and sausage to keep you full
  • One-pan preparation means minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Pre-chop all vegetables the night before to make morning preparation even quicker
  • For extra fluffy eggs, whisk vigorously until small bubbles form in the mixture
  • Don't salt the eggs until just before cooking to prevent them from becoming watery
  • Cook vegetables until just tender - they'll continue cooking slightly when the eggs are added
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days - reheat gently to prevent rubbery eggs
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