Vegetable Scrambled Eggs (low FODMAP. Free from dairy, wheat, and gluten.)

This is unfortunately a meal that will never look as good as it tastes, but it’s so good and easy to make that I have to share it with you anyway! It’s a great way to get some protein without beans and pulses, particularly if (like me) you’re vegetarian. If you’re vegan or can’t tolerate eggs, you can probably use tofu instead, but that’s something I haven’t had chance to try just yet.

I first made something along these lines a couple of years ago (strangely, as part of an English Language & Literature lesson). I think this is the recipe we followed, and since the others in my group didn’t like eggs or spicy food, I had to eat it all. I definitely didn’t complain about that. I stuck to the recipe the first time I made it at home, and then started to develop it… Quite a lot.

I don’t follow a set recipe now – I just kind of throw everything we have into the frying pan, and generally end up with quite a large portion – so this is slightly more of a meal idea than a recipe. Still, I promise that it’s very easy to make up as you go along! You can alter it to your tastes (and what you have in your kitchen) to your heart’s content.

Vegetable Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients:

(Note: these are all optional, and if you’re not restricted by the low FODMAP diet you can add any veggies you like!)

• 2-3 eggs per person (depending on portion size)
• Quorn chicken style pieces (or similar)
• 1 slice gluten free white bread, toasted and cut into squares (or 1 GF tortilla, cut into curls)
• 1 carrot, diced
• Frozen (or fresh) sliced mixed peppers
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Green beans, cut into pieces
• Spinach leaves
• Herbs and spices: chilli powder, paprika, basil, oregano, mixed herbs, chives, asafoetida,  rosemary… Whatever you like!
• Salt and pepper
• Oil

Method:

• Warm a little oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
• Begin to fry the Quorn, vegetables, and spinach leaves. Add herbs, spices, and seasoning to taste.
• When the Quorn and vegetables are cooked through, approx. 10 minutes, add the toast/tortilla.
• Break the eggs into a jug and beat lightly. Pour into the pan and stir continuously until cooked through.
• Serve and enjoy!

As always, I’d love to know how you get on with this! Especially if you find a way to make it even tastier :p