Mediterranean Breakfast Scramble Recipe
This Mediterranean Breakfast Scramble is a quick, flavorful, and healthy morning meal featuring fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors from tomatoes, red pepper, spinach, scallions, basil, and olive oil, it makes a satisfying and nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1-2 scallions (about 1/4 cup), chopped
- A few basil leaves, chopped
Other Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and finely chop the tomatoes, red pepper, spinach, scallions, and basil leaves to ensure they cook evenly and combine well with the eggs.
- Sauté the peppers and tomatoes: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red pepper and tomato and sauté for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add scallions and spinach: Stir in the chopped scallions and spinach. Continue sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes lose their juiciness, creating a flavorful vegetable base.
- Scramble the eggs with feta: Crack the eggs into the pan and gently scramble them together with the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle in the crumbled feta cheese and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the eggs are just set but still moist.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the scramble to plates and garnish with freshly ground black pepper. Optionally, serve alongside toasted bread, avocado, olives, or additional vegetables for a complete Mediterranean breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables to enhance the flavor and nutritional value.
- Adjust the quantity of feta cheese based on your taste preference.
- Serve quickly once cooked to enjoy the scramble’s creamy texture.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with a chickpea flour scramble and use vegan feta alternatives.
- Adding herbs like oregano or thyme can give a different Mediterranean twist.
