Cooking by the Book: Spanish Scrambled Eggs

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is budget-friendly and retains nutrients.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: roasted red peppers

💰Cheaper: canned bell peppers

Canned peppers are convenient and less expensive.

Heat the bacon grease in a pan over medium heat.

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Pour in the beaten eggs and stir gently to scramble.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Once the eggs are nearly cooked, add the slivered green onion and mild cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and eggs are fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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