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Egg pita for breakfast with ham, peppers, tomato, and grated cheese
Ham and cheese scrambled eggs in pita served with fresh vegetables

Scrambled Egg Pita Pockets

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
The perfect on-the-go breakfast. Enclosing scrambled eggs in a warm pita is not only practical but also helps flavors meld due to trapped steam. The egg protein coagulation remains creamy if not overcooked, and the cheese acts as 'glue' to hold the filling together.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Toaster or oven (to warm pita)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice the pepper, seeded tomato, and ham into small cubes.

Tip: Vegetable water content must be reduced, otherwise the pita becomes soggy.
2 ✓

Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper.

Tip: Salting before cooking helps break down egg proteins, resulting in softer scrambled eggs.
3 ✓

Sauté the vegetables and ham in oil for a few minutes.

Tip: Sautéing (Maillard reaction) adds extra flavor that plain boiling doesn't.
4 ✓

Pour in the eggs and stir over medium heat until just set but still creamy.

Tip: Eggs set fully around 165°F. If you dry them out completely in the pan, residual heat will make them rubbery on the plate.
5 ✓

Stir in the shredded cheese at the very end so it just melts.

6 ✓

Warm the pitas, cut off the edge (or cut in half), open the pocket, and stuff with the mixture.

Tip: Warming softens the starch, making the pita more flexible and less likely to tear.

Recipe FAQ

How to prevent the pita from getting soggy?
Cook the scrambled eggs fully (don't leave them runny) before filling, and remove the tomato seeds (watery part) before cooking.
Can I warm the pita in the microwave?
Yes, but place a cup of water next to it or cover with a damp paper towel so it doesn't get tough.

Ingredients

  • 4 db Large Eggs
  • 4 db Pita Breads
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3.5 oz Cooked Ham (diced)
  • 3/4 cup Shredded Cheese (e.g. Gouda)
  • 1 db Bell Pepper
  • 1 db Tomato (flesh only, seeds removed)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper