How to Make Strapatsada with a Chickpea Rice Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Strapatsada, also known as Greek scrambled eggs, is a simple and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This traditional Greek dish is made by cooking eggs with tomatoes, feta cheese, and a variety of seasonings, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal that is perfect for any time of day. When paired with a hearty chickpea rice salad, it becomes a complete and nutritionally balanced meal that is sure to please the whole family.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes, cored
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 3 cups hot cooked brown rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tahini

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Shred tomatoes with a box grater (this should yield about 1 cup grated tomato).
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in 1 cup grated tomato and the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are broken down and most of the water is evaporated, about 7 minutes.
  • Add eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to tomato mixture. Cook until eggs are set, gently stirring, about 3 minutes. They should be soft but not watery. Fold in feta and oregano. Keep warm.
  • Stir together rice, chickpeas, olives, parsley, lemon zest, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together lemon juice and tahini in a small bowl and pour over rice mixture. Toss gently to coat. Serve egg mixture over rice mixture. If you like, sprinkle with additional tomato, oregano, and parsley.
  • Nutrition

    431 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 293mg
    • Sodium: 799mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Potassium: 451mg