Chef John's Summer Scrambled Eggs

Chef John's recipe for scrambled eggs with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh basil is a delicious breakfast option for any time of the year.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• olive oil
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 9 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk eggs and pepper flakes together in a bowl. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and basil.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat until starting to shimmer. Pour egg mixture into hot oil and cook, without stirring, for 5 seconds.

Step 3

Cook and stir egg mixture until eggs are scrambled and softly set, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sea salt.