A taste of Peloponnese on your plate
🍅 Greek Scrambled Eggs with Tomato (Kagianas or Strapatsada)
Eggs with tomato, or as Greeks call it, Kagianas (also known as Strapatsada), is the ultimate summer omelette! Whatever name you prefer, this traditional dish is simple, delicious, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Quick to make, light yet nourishing, it captures the essence of Greek home cooking.
Originally a traditional recipe from the Peloponnese, it’s now enjoyed all over Greece, each region adding its own twist.
🥗 What You’ll Need:
2 ripe tomatoes
2 free-range eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
👩🍳 How to Make It
🍅 Wash, peel, and finely chop the tomatoes, removing the seeds and excess juice.
🥘 In a non-stick pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté gently until soft and fragrant. Add the tomatoes and cook on low heat until their liquids evaporate and a thick sauce forms.
🍳 In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and pour them into the pan. Some people prefer to crack the eggs directly into the sauce without beating them first — both ways are delicious!
When the egg whites set, your Kagianas is ready to enjoy!
Extra tip: Sprinkle with a pinch of oregano for extra flavor, and serve with a few Kalamata olives and crusty bread on the side.
🌿 Nutritional Benefits
Secrets of the Mediterranean diet.
Kagianas isn’t just comfort food. It is the taste of authentic Greek simplicity!
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body’s cells. When cooked with olive oil, their beneficial properties increase even more
Eggs, on the other hand, are an excellent source of protein, containing all essential amino acids. They’re rich in choline, important for brain health, and provide valuable vitamin D and folate.
Together, they create a wholesome and flavorful meal.
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The Greek Heaven Team