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Strapatsada

Cultural Context

Strapatsada, a beloved dish in Greece, is often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal. It combines the simplicity of eggs with the freshness of tomatoes and the tang of feta, reflecting the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on wholesome ingredients. Traditionally, it's a home-cooked dish, but its popularity has led to variations in restaurants worldwide, making it a staple in Greek cuisine.

GreekGRmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 medium tomatoes
6 large eggs
4 oz feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon oregano
for serving country style Greek bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, while cottage cheese is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

1

Sweat chopped onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes without browning.

2

Chop tomatoes finely and add to the skillet with the onion and garlic; cook until softened.

3

Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk well; set aside.

4

Crumble feta cheese and set aside.

5

Increase heat to medium, add eggs to the skillet and let cook for 1-1.5 minutes without stirring.

6

Gently stir the eggs, then add crumbled feta cheese and continue cooking until most of the water evaporates and eggs look like soft scrambled eggs.

7

Finish with black pepper, chili flakes, and oregano leaves.

8

Serve with thinly sliced country style Greek bread that has been toasted.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscrambling

Equipment Needed

skilletwhiskbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

StrapatsadaGreek Scrambled Eggs

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