Morning Greens Galore—Breakfast for 2
“Morning Greens Galore” is a vibrant Mediterranean breakfast dish, packed with an abundance of green vegetables. This nutritious start to your day combines fresh, seasonal greens sautéed in olive oil, served warm. A perfect blend of health and flavor to kickstart your morning.
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
2
Food Stars
green vegetables
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Gather all your ingredients and cookware
- Wash the spinach, kale, zucchini, green bell pepper, parsley, and basil under cold running water
- Using the chef’s knife and cutting board, chop the spinach and kale into small pieces
- Dice the zucchini and green bell pepper into small cubes
- Mince the garlic cloves finely
- Chop the fresh parsley and basil
- Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl
- Use a whisk to beat the eggs until they are well mixed Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet Cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not browned
- Add the diced zucchini and green bell pepper to the skillet Cook for about 3-5 minutes until they start to soften
- Add chopped spinach and kale to the skillet Stir well with a spatula to mix with other ingredients Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they wilt down
- Pour beaten eggs over vegetables in skillet Stir gently with spatula to distribute eggs evenly among vegetables Cook for about 3-5 minutes until eggs are set but still slightly runny in places
- Sprinkle chopped parsley and basil over egg mixture in skillet Stir gently with spatula to mix them in Continue cooking for another minute or two until herbs are wilted and eggs are fully cooked according to your preference
- Turn off heat under skillet Your Morning Greens Galore is ready to serve’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/2 cup of arugula
- Increase kale to 1.5 cups
- Add 1/4 cup of radicchio, chopped
- Add 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
- Replace green bell pepper with 1/2 cup of diced bitter melon
🧂 Salty
- Increase salt to 1 tsp
- Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Add 1/2 tsp of capers
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped olives
- Increase garlic to 3 cloves
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1/2 cup of chopped pickles
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Replace olive oil with 2 tablespoons of vinegar
- Add 1/4 cup of capers’
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
- Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Increase garlic to 3 cloves
- Add 1/2 cup of diced jalapeno peppers
- Add 1/4 tsp of black pepper
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Add 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- Add 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
- Add 1/2 cup chopped ripe tomatoes
- Increase olive oil to 3 tbsp
- Add 1 tsp honey
- Replace salt with a pinch of cinnamon’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
- Add 1/2 tsp of fish sauce
- Substitute olive oil with sesame oil’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Prosecco: The light, bubbly nature of Prosecco complements the freshness of the greens and cuts through the richness of the eggs
- Sauvignon Blanc: This wine’s crisp acidity and citrus notes will balance the earthy flavors of spinach and kale
- Bloody Mary: The savory tomato base and spicy kick can add depth to the dish’s overall flavor profile’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Fresh Lemonade: The acidity and freshness of the lemonade will complement the earthy flavors of the greens and cut through the richness of the eggs
- Green Tea: The slight bitterness of green tea will balance out the savory flavors in the dish, and its antioxidants will enhance the health benefits of this meal
- Cucumber Water: The cool, refreshing taste of cucumber water pairs well with this dish, mirroring its green ingredients and providing a light counterpoint to its hearty nature’
🥓 Keto
- Increase the olive oil to 3 tbsp
- Add 1/2 cup of diced avocado
- Increase the eggs to 6 large eggs
- Remove green bell pepper
🍆 Mediterranean
- Add 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- Add 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
- Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Replace 1/4 cup fresh basil with fresh dill
- Add 1 tsp of oregano
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end
🥑 Paleo
- No changes needed. The recipe is already paleo-friendly.
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
- Add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- Add 1/2 cup of cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
🌱 Vegan
- ‘Remove 4 large eggs
- Add 1 cup of silken tofu, blended until smooth’
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed. The recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already Whole30 compliant.
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Add 1/2 cup of blueberries
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- Add 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds
- Replace 2 large eggs with omega-3 enriched eggs
- Increase spinach to 1.5 cups’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed for this recipe. All ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free and safe for someone with celiac disease.
💩 Crohns Disease
- Remove green bell pepper
- Remove garlic
- Decrease the kale to 1/2 cup
- Decrease the spinach to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/2 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
- Add 1/4 cup cooked and pureed carrots
🩸 Diabetes
- No changes needed. The recipe is already diabetes-friendly as it is low in carbs, high in fiber, and includes healthy fats from olive oil.
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes are needed for this recipe to be gluten intolerance friendly. All the ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free.
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Replace 4 large eggs with 4 egg whites
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped avocados
- Remove salt’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
- Replace 4 large eggs with 4 egg whites
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped avocado
- Remove Salt’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Add 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- Add 1/4 cup chopped celery
- Replace Pepper to taste with 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Remove 4 large eggs
- Add 1 cup of egg whites
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp’
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped broccoli
- Add 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- Increase spinach to 1.5 cups
- Increase kale to 1.5 cups
- Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice
- Add 1 tbsp of grated ginger
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Remove garlic
- Decrease the olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Replace green bell pepper with 1/2 cup diced carrots
- Replace kale with 1 cup chard, chopped
- Add 1/4 cup of chia seeds to the eggs’
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Decrease the eggs to 2 large eggs
- Add 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- No changes are necessary for this recipe. All ingredients listed are lactose-free and suitable for someone with lactose intolerance.
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove Salt
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Replace 4 large eggs with 4 egg whites’
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes needed. The recipe is already pregnancy friendly.
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent culinary adventure through the Mediterranean, I stumbled upon a breakfast dish that was so vibrant and full of life, it was like the morning sun had been captured on a plate. The locals called it “Morning Greens Galore,” and it was love at first bite for me. This Mediterranean Breakfast Recipe is now my go-to when I want to start my day with a burst of health and flavor.
Our Morning Greens Galore is an easy Mediterranean diet recipe that serves two people. It’s packed with sautéed green vegetables and eggs, making it a perfect blend of health and flavor to kickstart your day. However, if you have any specific dietary restrictions or health conditions, please adjust the recipe accordingly.
The ingredients for this Healthy Green Vegetable Breakfast are simple yet flavorful: olive oil, spinach, kale, zucchini, green bell pepper, garlic, fresh parsley and basil, eggs, salt and pepper. The olive oil brings out the natural flavors of the vegetables while adding a hint of richness. Spinach and kale provide a hearty base for our Egg and Vegetable Skillet while zucchini and bell pepper add crunchiness. Garlic adds depth to the flavor profile while fresh parsley and basil infuse the dish with an aromatic freshness that’s simply irresistible.
To make this Spinach and Kale Egg Skillet start by washing all your greens under cold running water then chop them into small pieces along with dicing your zucchini and bell pepper into cubes. Mince your garlic finely before cracking your eggs into a bowl to whisk them well mixed seasoned with salt & pepper to taste. Heat up some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat then add in your minced garlic cooking until fragrant but not browned before adding in your diced veggies cooking until they soften up then add in your chopped greens stirring well until they wilt down before pouring over your beaten eggs stirring gently until they’re evenly distributed and cook until they’re set but still slightly runny in places. Sprinkle over your chopped herbs stirring gently to mix them in before cooking for another minute or two until the herbs are wilted and the eggs are fully cooked to your preference. Your Morning Greens Galore is now ready to serve!
So there you have it, folks! The Morning Greens Galore recipe – a Mediterranean Breakfast Recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. It’s an Easy Mediterranean Cuisine Recipe that brings together the goodness of green vegetables and eggs in a delightful Egg and Vegetable Skillet. Whether you’re on a Healthy Mediterranean Diet Breakfast or just looking for some Vegetable Loaded Healthy Breakfast options, this recipe is sure to win you over. So why wait? Get your apron on and let’s get cooking!
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