Western
Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Onion
Ultra-fast scrambled eggs cooked in the microwave with sautéed onions. Minimal cleanup.
About this recipe
Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Onion is a western breakfast for 2 that is a quick weeknight cook. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 10 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 1/4 medium onion
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp water
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Equipment
Method
- 1
Finely diceDice.Cut into even cubes so the pieces cook at the same rate.Glossary → the onion.
~2 min
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dicedDice.Cut into even cubes so the pieces cook at the same rate.Glossary → onion with 1 tsp cooking oil and microwave on high for 1 minute until softened.
~1 min
- 3
Add the eggs, water, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the onions. Whisk well to combine.
~1 min
- 4
Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir the eggs.
~1 min
- 5
Microwave for another 30-60 seconds, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency. Stir again.
~1 min
- 6
Serve immediately.
~1 min
Cook's notes
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 5 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Onion take to make? +
Around 10 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: microwave, microwave-safe bowl. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
Can I make Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Onion ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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