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Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and olives (kayianas)

Kalamata olives and ripe red tomatoes bring salty and sweet bursts to these Greek scrambled eggs.

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and olives (Kayianas)

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and olives (Kayianas) Credit: My Greek Table

  • serves

    2

  • prep

    5 minutes

  • cook

    10 minutes

  • difficulty

    Easy

serves

2

people

preparation

5

minutes

cooking

10

minutes

difficulty

Easy

level

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil
  • 4 plum-ripe tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp fresh mint or oregano, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup Greek feta, crumbled
  • ¼ cup Greek kefalotyri cheese, grated
  • parsley, for garnish
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, and olives and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, until most of the tomato juices have evaporated.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, mint or oregano, and cheeses. Pour egg mixture into frying pan and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon for 3 to 5 minutes, or until desired doneness.

3. Serve warm, garnished with parsley and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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Published 6 November 2019 10:07am
By Diane Kochilas
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