These Mediterranean Chickpea & Egg Pita Breakfast Pockets are a nutritious and satisfying way to start your day. Packed with protein from eggs and fiber from chickpeas, they fit perfectly into healthy food dishes and Mediterranean diet recipes.
This recipe is ideal for quick cooking recipes, making it a great option for breakfast meal prep or brunch recipes. Enjoy a savory breakfast that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Healthy Mediterranean Breakfast Pockets
These breakfast pockets feature fluffy scrambled eggs combined with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean spices, all stuffed into warm pita bread. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Drain and rinse the chickpeas, dice the tomatoes and cucumber, and crumble the feta cheese.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, pour in the egg mixture, and scramble until fully cooked.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the scrambled eggs, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese. Mix gently to combine.
- Stuff the Pitas: Cut each pita bread in half to create pockets. Fill each pocket with the chickpea and egg mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately or prepare for meal prep by storing in the refrigerator.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 pockets
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
