Bitter Greens and Feta Scramble with Toasted Pine Nuts
A robust Greek-inspired breakfast featuring the earthy bitterness of wild greens balanced by salty feta cheese and the crunch of toasted pine nuts. This dish offers a delightful complexity to start your day, moving beyond typical sweet breakfast fare.

Prep Time
25 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the wild greens thoroughly and roughly chop them. Mince the garlic clove.
~5 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
~1 min - 3
Add the chopped greens to the pan. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
~5 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and 0.125 teaspoon black pepper.
~2 min - 5
Add the pine nuts to the now empty frying pan (no extra oil needed) over medium-low heat. Toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
~3 min - 6
Pour the whisked eggs into the frying pan over low heat. Cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are just set but still slightly moist.
~4 min - 7
Return the wilted greens to the pan with the eggs. Crumble the feta cheese over the top. Gently fold everything together to combine.
~1 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with the toasted pine nuts.
Tips
- If you can't find specific Greek wild greens, a mix of baby spinach and arugula can be a good substitute for a bitter flavor profile.
- To prevent the pine nuts from burning, keep them moving in the pan and watch them closely; they toast very quickly.
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