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One-Pan Labneh Egg Scramble

Name: One-Pan Labneh Egg Scramble
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 6 unit large eggs; 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 unit garlic cloves; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 pinch salt; 2 tbsp butter; 0.5 cup spinach

When you want that creamy, tangy Mediterranean vibe without the 40-minute prep.

Total: 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 367
Cost: $/serving

If you're craving those rich, tangy notes of labneh but don't have the energy to strain yogurt for hours, this is your shortcut. We're using a 'cheat' method by folding creamy textures and lemon into a quick scramble. It’s basically the ultimate low-friction dinner for when your brain is fried but your taste buds want something sophisticated. It feels like a hug in a bowl—tangy, creamy, and incredibly satisfying. Expect a 15-minute process that delivers huge flavor without any messy cleanup or complicated techniques.

Ingredients

6 unit large eggs
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 unit garlic cloves — minced
1 tsp cumin
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 pinch salt
2 tbsp butter
0.5 cup spinach — roughly chopped

Method

1 Whisk the eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
2 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
3 Pour the egg and yogurt mixture into the skillet with the spinach.
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4 Stir constantly with a spatula for about 4-5 minutes, moving the eggs from the edges to the center until they are thickened and creamy but still slightly moist.
5 Remove from heat immediately and serve in bowls topped with extra lemon juice or fresh herbs if you're feeling fancy.

Variations

Add some heat — Add a pinch of red chili flakes to the egg mixture for a kick.
Vegetable boost — Swap half the spinach for diced zucchini or sautéed mushrooms.