Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg Pitas

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This meatless dinner comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We've added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can't find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.

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Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Vegetarian High-Protein Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (10 ounce) block frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

  • Pinch salt

  • 8 large eggs, beaten

  • ¼ cup finely crumbled feta cheese

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 8 teaspoons sun-dried tomato tapenade or sun-dried tomato pesto

  • 4 whole-wheat pitas (5-inch), cut in half, warmed if desired (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and salt and cook until steaming hot, stirring occasionally. Add eggs and cook, stirring the eggs as they set, until they form soft curds and are just moist, 4 to 5 minutes. Add feta and pepper and cook until set.

  2. Spread tapenade (or pesto) inside pita pockets, 2 teaspoons per pita. Divide the egg mixture among the pitas.

Tips

Tip: To warm pita: Wrap in foil; bake in toaster oven at 350 degrees F until hot, 8 to 10 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2018; updated May 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
16g Fat
21g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 pita halves & 1 cup egg mixture
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 40%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 380mg 127%
Vitamin A 9025IU 181%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Folate 163mcg 41%
Sodium 534mg 23%
Calcium 198mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%
Magnesium 86mg 21%
Potassium 437mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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