Description
This Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Egg Sandwich is a quick and delicious morning treat perfect for a healthy start to your day. Featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy avocado, fresh tomato, and leafy greens sandwiched between toasted whole wheat English muffins with melted cheese, it’s a satisfying and nutritious breakfast option that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fats
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
Sandwich Components
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 4 whole wheat English muffins (split and toasted)
- 1 small avocado (sliced)
- 1 small tomato (sliced)
- 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
Optional Add-ons
- Hot sauce or pesto for spreading
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until well combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth and evenly seasoned.
- Cook the eggs: Heat the butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, gently stirring, until the eggs are just set but still soft and fluffy. Remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Toast the muffins: While the eggs are cooking, toast the English muffins until golden brown and crisp to add texture and warmth to the sandwich.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each toasted muffin. Add a generous portion of scrambled eggs on top of the cheese, followed by slices of avocado and tomato. Top with a handful of baby spinach or arugula for freshness.
- Add optional spreads: If desired, spread a dash of hot sauce or pesto on the muffin tops for an extra flavor kick. Finally, place the muffin tops over the fillings and serve the sandwiches warm.
Notes
- Make it ahead by preparing all ingredients in advance and assembling sandwiches just before serving to keep them fresh.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cheese alternatives or omit cheese entirely.
- These sandwiches can be wrapped and frozen for convenient quick breakfasts; reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
