Mediterranean Diet Scrambled Eggs with Bell Peppers
Start your morning right with these vibrant Mediterranean Diet Scrambled Eggs with Bell Peppers, a quick and nutrient-packed recipe ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring fluffy scrambled eggs paired with the natural sweetness of red and yellow bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of creamy crumbled feta, this dish is bursting with the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. Cooked in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with aromatic parsley and basil, these scrambled eggs are a wholesome, colorful breakfast perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings. High in protein and loaded with veggies, this recipe embodies the simplicity and health benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle while delighting your taste buds. Perfectly served with whole-grain toast or a side of fresh greens, it's a delicious way to start the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup feta cheese
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the red and yellow bell peppers. Cut them into thin strips after removing the seeds and core.
Chop the cherry tomatoes in halves and set aside.
In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and beat them lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the bell peppers and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they soften.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until they start to become tender.
Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet, reducing heat to low, and gently stir with a spatula to combine with the vegetables.
Continue to scramble slowly, moving the spatula across the skillet until the eggs are mostly cooked through but still slightly runny.
Sprinkle the fresh parsley and basil over the eggs, stirring gently to combine the flavors.
Finish by crumbling the feta cheese over the scrambled eggs and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency.
Serve the Mediterranean Diet Scrambled Eggs hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.3 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 777 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 1908 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1359 mg | 29% | |
*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.
