Italian Sausage and Spinach Scramble

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12

Try this delicious Italian Sausage and Spinach Scramble for breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup chopped red pepper
	4 -5 ounces frozen spinach or 1/2 cup fresh spinach , torn into almond-sized pieces
	pepper
	1 lb ground Italian sausage
	1/4 cup onion , chopped
	8 large eggs , lightly beaten
	1/2 cup feta cheese , crumbled

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

431

Sugar

Fat

34g

Italian Sausage and Spinach Scramble is a hearty breakfast dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch, or for a satisfying breakfast to start your day. The combination of savory sausage, sweet red bell pepper, and nutrient-packed spinach is sure to satisfy your hunger. This dish is also very easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add more vegetables, or even swap the sausage for a meat-free version. Whichever way you choose to make it, this dish is sure to become a breakfast staple in your household.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large oven safe pan, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until browned.
3.	Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
4.	Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
5.	Pour the beaten eggs over the sausage-vegetable mixture.
6.	Top with feta cheese.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through.

PROS

This dish is high in protein and nutrients, as well as being flavorful and filling.
The spinach provides a good amount of vitamins and minerals.

CONS

Italian sausage can be high in sodium and calories, and not suitable for those on a low-fat diet.
It can also be a little on the greasy side depending on the brand.
This dish may not be suitable for vegetarians or anyone with an allergy to eggs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and nutrients, such as vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron. Spinach is known to help support healthy skin and hair, as well as enhance bone strength. The feta cheese adds a small amount of calcium as well.