Greek Scrambled Eggs

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These Greek style scrambled eggs are the kind of breakfast that feels both effortless and fancy. Inspired by the Greek dish strapatsada with eggs, tomatoes and feta, this version adds baby arugula for a fresh, peppery twist on the classic.

Two plates of Greek scrambled eggs with a bowl of strawberries.

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🌿 Ingredients
📝 Instructions
💭 FAQ
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🌿 Ingredients

If you can't find arugula, substitute baby spinach instead; it's equally delicious. 🙂

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

📝 Instructions

Quartered cherry tomatoes on a cutting board.

Step 1: Wash the arugula and tomatoes, and halve or quarter the tomatoes depending on their size.

Step 2: Whisk the eggs in a medium mixing bowl.

Quartered cherry tomatoes sauteing in olive oil.

Step 3: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat until it just shimmers. Then, add the tomatoes and sauté for a minute.

Arugula and cherry tomatoes sauteing in olive oil.

Step 4: Add the arugula to the pan and sauté for another minute.

Eggs, arugula and tomatoes cooking in a skillet.

Step 5: Add the whisked eggs and run the edge of a spatula along the bottom of the skillet a few times to form thick curds as the eggs cook.

Greek scrambled eggs cooking in a stainless steel skillet.

Step 6: Toss in the feta crumbles once the eggs are almost done and add salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to garnish with some extra feta crumbles just before serving if you'd like.

💭 FAQ

What ingredients do I need to make Greek scrambled eggs?

Traditional Greek scrambled eggs, or strapatsada, typically include tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil with optional feta cheese. In this modern version, I added baby arugula and left out the additional herbs for more of a peppery twist.

Do I need to peel the tomatoes to make these scrambled eggs?

No; you do not need to peel the tomatoes for this egg dish. Simply sauté them in a little olive oil before adding the rest of the ingredients to soften them.

Can I leave out the feta to make these scrambled eggs dairy free?

Yes; absolutely. While the feta does give this dish more of a tangy, savory flavor, it would still be delicious without the added cheese.

What should I serve with Greek scrambled eggs?

Some crusty bread, toast or pita are delicious with this Greek egg dish, and you can even stuff the pita with the eggs for a great breakfast on the go.

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