Mediterranean Diet Chilli Scrambled Eggs

Elevate your breakfast routine with Mediterranean Diet Chilli Scrambled Eggs—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This protein-rich recipe combines fluffy scrambled eggs with the goodness of sautéed red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutrient-loaded baby spinach, all cooked in heart-healthy olive oil. A sprinkling of red chili flakes adds a gentle, zesty kick, while creamy crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley deliver the perfect Mediterranean-inspired finishing touches. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-carb, veggie-filled breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch. Pair it with whole-grain toast or enjoy it as a standalone dish for a wholesome, diet-friendly start to your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 2 whole spring onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until they are well beaten. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced red bell pepper and sliced spring onions to the skillet. Saute for about 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until they start to release their juices.

Step 5

Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the beaten eggs over the vegetables in the skillet.

Step 7

Allow the eggs to set slightly around the edges, then gently stir with a spatula, pushing the eggs toward the center while folding in the vegetables.

Step 8

Continue to gently stir until the eggs are softly scrambled and slightly runny in consistency, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and red chili flakes over the eggs, stirring gently to combine.

Step 10

Season the scrambled eggs with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the eggs with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 12

Serve the Mediterranean Diet Chilli Scrambled Eggs warm. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(497.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	756.4

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 794mg	0%
Sodium 1538.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 36.5g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 469.3mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 927.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.5%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 8.1%