Perfect Microwave Scrambled Eggs
Serves
1
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
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Whether you have a microwave egg cooker or a ramekin, it’ll take only a few minutes to whip up some scrambled eggs. This recipe makes a quick meal you can personalize with shredded cheese, diced ham, vegetables or fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) milk (1%)
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
Instructions
- Step 1
Spray microwave-safe container (e.g. mug, ramekin, or egg cooker) with cooking spray or wipe lightly with vegetable oil.
- Step 2
Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper in container (or whisk ingredients in another bowl and pour into microwave container). If using a mug or ramekin, cover with plastic wrap, pulling back small area for venting. If using an egg cooker, place lid on cooker base, lining up notches. Twist to secure.
- Step 3
Microwave on Medium-High (70% power) for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 1 minute and 45 seconds, stirring several times during cooking.
- Step 4
Cover and let stand for 30 seconds to 1 minute before serving. Eggs will look slightly moist, but will finish cooking upon standing.
Tips
- Choose a good-quality microwave-safe container. Round shapes work best for cooking eggs in the microwave.
- Since eggs cook rapidly, they can easily become overcooked or toughened when microwaved. To avoid this, undercook eggs slightly and allow for standing time to complete the cooking process.
- Cooking times will vary depending on microwave oven cavity-size, wattage and desired consistency of yolk. Time and power level suggested are for a 1000-watt microwave oven. Increase time slightly for lower wattage; decrease for higher wattage. Start with shortest time and increase in 10 second intervals. Note the time that works best for your microwave oven.
- Times given are for large eggs.
- Shredded cheese, diced ham, cooked bacon or vegetables, or chopped fresh herbs can be added to the mixture before cooking.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 166 |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Sodium | 219 mg |