Mediterranean Diet Scrambled Eggs with Bitter Melon
Start your day with a nutrient-packed twist on a classic breakfast dish—Mediterranean Diet Scrambled Eggs with Bitter Melon. This vibrant recipe combines wholesome ingredients like fluffy scrambled eggs, antioxidant-rich bitter melon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny black olives for a unique flavor profile inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. The bitterness of the melon is mellowed by a quick blanching step, ensuring a harmonious balance with creamy feta cheese and fresh parsley. Cooked in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, this dish is quick, simple, and bursting with bold flavors that cater to wellness-focused eating. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, serve this flavorful scramble alongside crusty whole-grain bread or a crisp green salad for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 medium bitter melon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the bitter melon: slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and then slice into thin half-moons.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the bitter melon slices for 2-3 minutes to reduce bitterness. Drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl, crack the eggs, add salt and black pepper, and whisk until the mixture is well combined.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the blanched bitter melon slices to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet along with the olives, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, stirring continuously with a spatula to gently scramble the eggs.
Cook the eggs to your desired texture; just before they're done, fold in the chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.0 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 797 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 2735 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1168 mg | 25% | |
*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.
