Microwave Spinach and Feta Egg Bowl
A savory microwave egg bowl with wilted spinach and crumbled feta, ready in minutes. High in protein and perfect for a quick breakfast or light lunch.
- Total
- 11 min
- Prep 3 · Cook 6 · Rest 2
- Serves
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
You'll practice: Whisking · Tempering eggs
- Savory
- Quick
- Microwave
Instructions
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Crack the eggs into a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tbsp milk, the salt, and black pepper. Beat with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
~2 min
Beating the eggs incorporates air and ensures even cooking, while milk adds moisture and helps prevent rubbery texture.
Whisking Whisk until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy; stop as soon as no streaks of yolk or white remain to avoid over-aerating.
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Add the spinach to the bowl and stir so the leaves are coated with the egg mixture.
~1 min
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Cover the bowl with a paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir the mixture with a fork, moving the set edges into the center.
~1 min
Stirring moves the set edges into the center so the eggs cook evenly and don't become tough or rubbery.
Tempering eggs Microwave in short bursts and stir between them, pulling set edges into the center; stop when the eggs are just set but still moist to prevent rubberiness.
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Microwave again on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second bursts until the eggs are just set but still moist, about 1 to 2 more minutes total.
~1 min
Short bursts prevent overcooking; eggs continue to set from residual heat, so stopping when just set keeps them moist.
Tempering eggs Microwave in short bursts and stir between them, pulling set edges into the center; stop when the eggs are just set but still moist to prevent rubberiness.
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Crumble the feta over the hot eggs and let the bowl stand for 2 minutes so the residual heat finishes setting the eggs and softens the feta.
~2 min
Residual heat finishes cooking the eggs gently and softens the feta without additional microwaving.
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Fluff the eggs with a fork, taste, and add a pinch more salt or black pepper if needed. Serve warm.
~1 min