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green eggs and ham for dr. Seuss birthday
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Green Eggs and Ham With Kale (or Spinach)

Dr. Seuss’s birthday celebration at school means it’s yet another day filled with fun-themed activities, including food, of course! Plus who can resist bringing one of Dr. Seuss’s most legendary books to life: Green Eggs and Ham! No need to break out the artificial green dye though, see below for a much more nutritious (and delicious) alternative.
CourseBreakfast, Dinner, Lunch
CuisineAmerican
MethodFreezer Friendly
DietGluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons onion roughly chopped
  • 1 cup kale washed with big stems removed (you can also use spinach)
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • butter for frying

Optional Sides

  • ham
  • whole-wheat biscuits see below for link to recipe

Instructions

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a blender (including the salt and pepper) and blend until the greens are pureed into little bits.
  • Heat a big pat of butter (don’t be stingy!) in a frying pan over medium low heat.
  • Once the butter has melted pour the egg mixture into the warm pan. Let it sit for a couple minutes before you begin to stir and scramble with a spatula. Cook until eggs are done all the way through.
  • Serve warm with ham and biscuits

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Green Eggs and Ham With Kale (or Spinach)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 984mg328%
Sodium 408mg18%
Potassium 693mg20%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 8120IU162%
Vitamin C 81.8mg99%
Calcium 265mg27%
Iron 5.6mg31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.