Mediterranean Diet Scrambled Eggs with Green Onions
Elevate your morning routine with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Scrambled Eggs with Green Onions recipe—a perfect balance of simplicity and flavor-packed nutrition. Featuring fluffy eggs infused with the savory aroma of sautéed green onions, creamy feta cheese, and a pop of freshness from juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish is a Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s both light and satisfying. Enhanced with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and garnished with fresh parsley for a herbaceous finish, it’s a wholesome option suited for breakfast or brunch. With only 15 minutes required from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe offers a nourishing start to your day while staying true to the Mediterranean diet principles. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 whole cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk them together with a fork until well blended. Set aside.
Chop the green onions into thin slices, including some of the green tops for added flavor.
Crumble the feta cheese and set aside.
Slice each cherry tomato in half and chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped green onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet, gently stirring with a spatula to allow them to cook evenly.
As the eggs start to set, sprinkle in the crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Continue to gently fold the eggs until they reach your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sliced cherry tomatoes.
Garnish the scrambled eggs with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Transfer the scrambled eggs to a serving plate and enjoy immediately as a satisfying breakfast or brunch dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 794 mg | 265% | |
| Sodium | 2124 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 674 mg | 14% | |
*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.
