The aroma of sautéed scallions and earthy spinach perfumes the kitchen as the whipped egg whites set into a cloud-like structure. Tangy crumbles of Greek feta melt into the centers, providing a sharp salinity that cuts through the mild, airy profile of the base.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, stemmed and roughly chopped
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 10 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 ounces Greek feta, crumbled
Method
- 1Preheat your oven broiler to high.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch non-stick ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- 3Add the spinach and scallions to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the liquid has evaporated.
- 4Whisk the egg whites, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until slightly frothy.
- 5Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir briefly to distribute the vegetables.
- 6Scatter the feta crumbles evenly across the surface of the eggs.
- 7Cook on the stovetop for 4 minutes until the edges pull away from the pan.
- 8Place the skillet under the broiler for 2 minutes until the top is set and lightly golden.