Description
Mediterranean Veggie Scrambled Eggs: An Incredible 7-Minute Recipe
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Feta cheese, crumbled (for topping)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the bell peppers, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the spinach, and dice the red onion.
- In a non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced bell peppers and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and chopped spinach. Continue to sauté for an additional minute until the spinach wilts.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Pour the egg mixture over the sautéed vegetables in the skillet.
- Gently stir the eggs and vegetables together, cooking until the eggs are just set, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them.
- Remove from heat and top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped herbs.
Notes
- If you want to boost the protein content, consider adding cooked chicken, turkey, or chickpeas to the scramble.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg