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Bitter Greens and Feta Scramble with Toasted Walnut Crumble

A robust Greek-inspired breakfast featuring slightly bitter wild greens like horta, wilted and mixed with creamy feta cheese and fluffy scrambled eggs. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch and earthy depth to this energizing morning dish.

Bitter Greens and Feta Scramble with Toasted Walnut Crumble

Prep Time

25 min

Difficulty

Medium

Servings

2

Calories

350 kcal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and roughly chop the wild greens. Mince the garlic cloves.

    ~5 min
  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, toast the walnuts over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and roughly chop.

    ~5 min
  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until well combined. Crumble the feta cheese.

    ~2 min
  4. 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    ~1 min
  5. 5

    Add the chopped wild greens to the pan. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until wilted. Add the lemon juice and stir.

    ~5 min
  6. 6

    Push the greens to one side of the pan. Pour the whisked eggs into the empty side of the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are almost set.

    ~3 min
  7. 7

    Gently fold the wilted greens into the scrambled eggs. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and cook for another minute until the cheese is slightly softened.

    ~2 min
  8. 8

    Serve the scramble immediately, topped with the toasted walnut crumble and a drizzle of the remaining olive oil.

Tips

  • If you can't find specific wild greens, a mix of baby spinach and arugula can be a good substitute, though the bitterness will be less pronounced.
  • For a smoother crumble, pulse the toasted walnuts in a food processor a few times. Don't over-process, as you want some texture.

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