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Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach
Quick high-protein breakfast with minimal net carbs. Blood-sugar-friendly start for keto and insulin resistance meal plans.
- Net carbs
- ~2g
- Servings
- 1
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 8 min
Why this meal fits low carb
Eggs and spinach deliver protein and micronutrients with almost no digestible carbohydrate. For strict keto or insulin-resistance plans, this plate is a reliable first meal after overnight fasting because it rarely spikes glucose the way toast or cereal does. Cook the spinach until just wilted so volume stays high without watering down the eggs.
Swaps
Swap cheddar for feta, or add smoked salmon for more protein. Skip cheese if you need the absolute lowest net carbs.
Meal prep
Crack eggs into a jar the night before; wash spinach and store dry. Cook fresh — scrambled eggs reheated poorly.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Warm butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add spinach; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Beat eggs with salt and pepper; pour into the pan.
- Stir gently until set. Add cheese if using. Serve immediately.
Tips
Pair with black coffee or unsweetened tea. Skip cheese to keep net carbs lowest.
Check the numbers
This recipe is about ~2g net carbs per serving and ~18g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:
- Net carb calculator — label math for sauces, yogurt, sausages
- Keto macro calculator — daily protein / fat / carb targets
- More recipes under 10g net carbs
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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com