BreakfastMediterraneanHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyQuick
Mediterranean Egg and Rice Breakfast Bowl
A savory breakfast bowl with seasoned rice, vegetables, egg, and a bright lemon finish.
- Calories
- 440
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbs
- 48g
- Fat
- 17g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 22 min total
- cooked white rice.null3 cup
- egg.null8
- zucchinismall diced1 lb
- yellow onionfinely diced1/4 lb
- olive oil.null2 tsp
- lemoncut into wedges1/2
- dried oregano.null1/2 tsp
- kosher salt.null1 tsp
- black pepper.null1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Finely dice the zucchini and onion. Crack the eggs into a bowl, season them with half the kosher salt and black pepper, and beat gently.
- 2Warm the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and remaining salt and cook until translucent and softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the zucchini and oregano and cook until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3Stir in the cooked white rice and warm until steaming and lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes; taste a grain and adjust the seasoning.
- 4Push the rice mixture aside, pour in the eggs, and gently scramble until set and the thickest portion reads 160F (71C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5Fold everything together and serve with lemon wedges, squeezing lemon over the bowl to taste.
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