Strapatsada is our favourite creamy Greek scrambled eggs recipe to make at home for breakfast.
Quick & easy Strapatsada Eggs are popularly served in the summer, when tomatoes are ripe for the plucking.
We’re sure your family and friends will love this simple vegetarian brunch dish as it features affordable ingredients and takes under 15 minutes to make!
Our traditional Greek Strapatsada features fresh tomatoes, olive oil, tomato paste, eggs, feta cheese, basil and toasted sourdough bread.
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What Are Strapatsada Eggs?
Strapatsada is a popular dish in Greece, due to the availability and low cost of its ingredients. The name comes from the Italian word “strapazzare,” which roughly translates to “breaking an egg and mixing it while cooking.”
It is often served straight out of a hot skillet for breakfast, lunch or as a light snack. The dish is also known as kagianas, koskosela or menemeni.
Preparing strapatsada eggs is quick and easy. Chopped or pureed tomatoes are cooked in a skillet with olive oil and pepper until they become a thick sauce. Beaten eggs are then slowly added with crumbled feta cheese, which thickens into a creamy sauce. Basil, oregano, thyme or other herbs are often used to add final seasoning.
This simple Greek scrambled eggs recipe is especially popular in the summer, when fresh tomatoes are ripe for the picking.
You can serve Strapatsada hot out of the pan or let it cool to room temperature. Slather over slices of toasted sourdough bread for a truly satisfying snack.
Love scrambled eggs? You may also enjoy Salsa de Huevo Mexican Scrambled Eggs.
Travel to Greece by Cooking Strapatsada at Home
I love traveling to Europe.
As a professional food and travel journalist, I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy amazing meals in Europe, from traditional markets to award winning restaurants.
For over ten years, I’ve been on the hunt for the best healthy Strapatsada Eggs.
In Greece, I enjoyed the popular tomato and feta scrambled eggs dish at restaurants in Meteora, Tzitzikas Kai in Athens, Kokkalo The Bone in Santorini and Kiki’s Taverna in Mykonos.
While I often like to eat Strapatsada Eggs in the morning, slathered on a crunchy slice of toast, it can also be enjoyed at lunch and at dinner as a cold or room temperature spread or dip.
After you’ve enjoyed your first few bites, you’ll realize why Strapatsada Eggs are a must-try when visiting Greece!
Where To Eat Greek Eggs “Strapatsada”
If you live in a large city in North America you’ll likely have access to a local Greek restaurant that serves authentic Strapatsada Eggs.
Haven’t traveled to the Greece before? It may be helpful to first sample Greek Scrambled Eggs at a local restaurant to better understand how the popular brunch dish is served.
You’ll get an idea for the ideal creamy thickness of the dish, preferred fresh herbs to add to the scramble and number of sourdough bread slices to serve in a basket at the table. We suggest offering a selection of freshly sliced sourdough and crunchy sourdough toast.
In Toronto, popular Greek restaurants that may serve creamy scrambled Greek Eggs include Mamakas Taverna, Mezes Greek Restaurant, Estiatorio Volos and Messini.
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My Family Loves Breakfast Strapatsada
My family are big fans of healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
We love cooking flavourful dishes from Greece, Bosnia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and Turkey.
I first had the opportunity to eat Strapatsada while ordering breakfast at a hotel in Mykonos. I fell in love with the dishes creamy texture and vibrant flavour.
Once I returned home from Greece I wanted to recreate the dish for my family as they appreciate a simple and comforting breakfast.
It was a warm summer morning at our cottage in Muskoka when I whipped up these simple Strapatsada Eggs.
I knew my parents would love the dish because they enjoy egg dishes at brunch, salty feta cheese, sweet tomatoes and crunchy sourdough toast. We had a lush basil plant growing in our herb garden so the meal was very much farm to table!
This easy Greek Eggs dish is a tasty way to incorporate fresh and flavourful ingredients into a healthy Mediterranean diet. The attractive dish is a real show stopper if you’re hosting breakfast for friends or family.
Health Benefits
Our Strapatsada Eggs recipe is packed full of healthy ingredients!
Eggs contain two vital nutrients that are not present in many foods: iodine and vitamin D. Eggs are also rich in tissue-building protein and vitamin B12, which helps your body manufacture blood cells.
Olive Oil is ranked as one of the healthiest fats and is a staple in the Mediterranean diet. It contains vitamins E and K and plenty of beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants.
Rich in a group of phytochemicals called carotenoids, tomatoes may help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and provide protection against cancer. Tomatoes are also a good source of immune-boosting vitamin C.
Consuming dairy products (such as milk and cheese) provides health benefits — especially improved bone health. Dairy foods provide nutrients that are vital for health and maintenance of your body. These nutrients include calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
The eugenol in basil can block calcium channels, which may help to lower blood pressure. The essential oils in the herb can help to lower your cholesterol and triglycerides. Basil also contains magnesium, which can help to improve blood flow by allowing muscles and blood vessels to relax.
Strapatsada Eggs Recipe Cooking Tips
This healthy vegetarian Greek Eggs recipe is quick and easy to make at home.
- Use a large nonstick skillet when preparing the recipe over your stove to avoid the eggs from sticking to the pan.
- We’ve used plum tomatoes in this recipe but you can substitue for grape tomatoes or beefsteak tomatoes.
- We suggest using Greek-style cow’s milk feta cheese. You can purchase sheep’s or goat’s milk feta if you prefer.
- If you’re hosting a large brunch spread scoop the Strapatsada into a bowl with a spoon and allow guests to serve themselves.
- We like to serve Greek scrambled eggs over sourdough bread slices but you can also pair them with crispy baked home fries as a gluten free alternative.
- Serve the dish hot in the morning at breakfast and store leftovers in the fridge. Enjoy as a cold spread for bread slices as an appetizer at dinner. Be sure to eat it all within 24 hours so it doesn’t spoil.
What To Serve with Greek Scrambled Eggs
Our Strapatsada Eggs recipe is a very simple breakfast dish inspired by our travels to Greece.
It’s the perfect scrambled egg dish to serve at a Greek or Mediterranean inspired morning meal.
A slice of sourdough slathered in creamy feta and tomato scrambled eggs is a simple and sublime snack. Enjoy a healthy well rounded breakfast by serving it with your favourite fresh salad.
If you’re looking to impress guests at a Mediterranean themed brunch we suggest serving this easy creamy Greek scrambled eggs recipe with other popular dishes from the region:
- Garides Saganaki Sizzling Greek Feta Shrimp
- Oven Baked Halloumi with Roasted Vegetables
- Fakes Soupa Healthy Vegetarian Greek Lentil Soup
- Baked Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
- Melitzanosalata Greek Eggplant Dip
- Mucver Tarif Vegetarian Turkish Zucchini Fritters
- Turkish Pogaca Feta and Dill Bread Rolls
- Mihlama Kuymak Turkish Melted Cheese and Cornmeal
- Turkish Salsa Ezme Salata Salad
- Kisir Vegan Turkish Bulgur Salad
- Turkish Mint Yogurt Corbasi Soup
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How To Make Greek Strapatsada Eggs
Strapatsada Greek Scrambled Eggs
Equipment
- French knife
- Nonstick Skillet
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 10 oz Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- Pinch Kosher Salt
- Pinch White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 oz Cows Milk Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Basil
- 4 Slices Sourdough Bread or Baguette toasted
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half and cut out the core to discard. Slice into chunks.
- Warm the oil in a non-stick skillet then add the tomato chunks over medium heat. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes, once the tomatoes have broken down into the oil.
- Add the tomato paste, salt, sugar, and cook for another 5 minutes. Crack in the eggs and stir, as if you were scrambling them, until they are creamy.
- Meanwhile, toast your sourdough bread slices.
- Take the pan off the heat, crumble the feta cheese over the mixture and sprinkle with basil. Add a dollop of the tomato scramble on your toast and slather. Enjoy hot.
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