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Egg basics · 3–5 minutes

How to scramble eggs

Soft, tender scrambled eggs are one of the most useful skills in the kitchen — a fast, high-protein breakfast or a quick dinner over greens. The secret is low heat and patience.

Why it matters

Eggs are a low-carb, high-protein anchor for a steady-glucose start to the day — and they cook in minutes.

Step by step

  1. 01

    Beat the eggs in a bowl until the yolks and whites are fully blended.

  2. 02

    Melt a little butter in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.

  3. 03

    Pour in the eggs and let them sit for a few seconds, then stir slowly with a spatula, pushing them into soft folds.

  4. 04

    Pull the pan off the heat while the eggs still look slightly wet — they finish cooking from residual heat.

You'll know it's ready when

  • Eggs form soft, glossy curds — not dry or rubbery.
  • They still look a touch moist when you stop; that's perfect.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Heat too high, which makes eggs tough and dry.
  • Over-stirring or cooking too long — stop early.

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