Mediterranean Diet Classic Egg Scramble
Elevate your breakfast with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Egg Scramble, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for a healthy start to the day. Packed with protein-rich eggs, leafy baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy touch of crumbled feta cheese, this recipe embodies the fresh, wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean. Enhanced with sautéed red onions, a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil, and a garnish of fragrant parsley, every bite is a burst of savory goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy Mediterranean egg scramble is ideal for busy mornings yet elegant enough for a leisurely brunch. Add this colorful and satisfying skillet delight to your repertoire for a meal that's light, satisfying, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for anyone following a Mediterranean diet or seeking a healthy breakfast idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.33 cup feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, season with salt and black pepper, and whisk until well combined.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 1-2 minutes.
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet and gently stir with a spatula, cooking over medium-low heat until the eggs are just set, about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and stir to combine.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 788 mg | 263% | |
| Sodium | 1496 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
