Mediterranean scrambled eggs
Yes, I really am blogging about scrambled eggs. Don’t be offended; I know you all know how to make scrambled eggs (in case you’ve forgotten: you just scramble some eggs). But after sharing four recipes with you last time, I thought I deserved an easy one, no?
I suppose this isn’t so much a recipe as it is an idea – a bit of inspiration in case you’ve been feeling bored with your breakfasts lately – as I do every time I stare down into yet another bowl of bran flakes.
Breakfast is my least favourite meal of the day, by a long way. I just can’t seem to get excited about cereal (unless we’re talking the super sugary stuff, but I try not to buy that – always seems a bad way to start the day). I much prefer a warm breakfast, and scrambled eggs are a good option – they’re quick and easy to make, they’re pretty healthy, and every time I make them I’m reminded how underrated they are.
This time I decided to liven up my scrambled eggs a bit, with heaps and heaps of veggies. They help to bulk the eggs out a bit, as well as adding loads of nutrients (they do always say you should try to eat the rainbow!). I went for a kind of Mediterranean theme, with peppers, tomatoes, olives, and capers. All my favourites. The olives and capers in particular make it really yummy – just because you’re having a healthy breakfast, doesn’t mean you need to miss out on flavour.
Piled high on some wholemeal toast, these Mediterranean scrambled eggs made for a brilliant healthy breakfast. Other healthy breakfast ideas appreciated!
Mediterranean scrambled eggs
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 yellow pepper, diced
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tbsp sliced black olives
- 1 tbsp capers
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, and add the diced pepper and chopped spring onions. Cook for a few minutes over a medium heat, until slightly soft. Add the quartered tomatoes, olives and capers, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Crack the eggs into the pan, and immediately scramble with a spoon or spatula. Add the oregano and plenty of black pepper, and keep stirring until the eggs are fully cooked. Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley if desired.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose.
Here’s another way to liven up your eggs – full English breakfast baked eggs:
I,m excited to start this diet
I can hardly wait to give this a go!
Delicious and very tempting looking dish , love to start my day with this filling breakfast and above all mediterranean flavors.
Never thought of adding olives to scrambled eggs. Looks really nice, am surely adding some next time. Also love your idea of baked eggs… so much healthier.
Oooooh yummy! This is definitely my kind of meal. I love eggs and veggies SO much! I must try this with the olives.
The olives and capers add so much flavour, it’s really yummy :)
I love these types of breakfast sandwiches, sometime I scramble together what I have, and then sprinkle some sriracha sauce.
Ooh yes, sriracha is FAB on eggs :)
Easy and healthy recipe it is.
One of my favorites, especially with kalamata olives.
I’m a massive fan of scrambled eggs and love this Mediterranean twist.
One of my local cafes does a vegan Mediterranean style scrambled tofu, an idea for you to play with.
I’ve never made a tofu scramble, definitely something to try soon!
Mmmm – love the sound of this….but not for breckie! I’ll stick to my porridge……..
I make Pipérade, which is quite similar, and have it for supper with a jacket potato.
Haha it’s perfect for breakfast! :P Sounds like it would be great with a jacket potato too though, I’ve never thought of that combination before!
Yum! I’m not offended that you’ve shared a recipe for scrambled eggs at all – I sometimes mention making this kind of veggie scramble for dinner and people always say oh what a good idea but they’ve never done it themselves!
I agree, it’s the sort of easy dish I should remember to make more often! Great fridge clearer too ;)