Meatless Monday: Egg + Veggie Pita Pockets

Not too long ago, I posted a “Food for Thought” post asking what your go-to meal is for those nights when it either all falls apart or you just completely failed to plan or organize. Mine is an omelet or omelet sandwich. Didn’t get home in time? Omelet saves the day! Protein plus fast, and you can add in any other goodies you *do* have available (cheese, veggies, leftover shredded chicken, etc.) and give it a little extra something without having to spend a lot of time or energy. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a guaranteed win. But even when you’re not scrambling (get it?!) to get something on the plate, that same combination of goods can make for a darn delicious–and easy–weeknight dinner success. And that is how we ended up with this very simple, very quick, very very yummy Meatless Monday meal. Note that, of course, the cheese and veggies are up for interpretation, and you could easily add some kind of meat, too, if you want. Here you go.

makes approximately 4-5 servings
* 6 large eggs
* salt
* pepper
* onion powder
* garlic powder
* optional crushed red pepper flakes
* olive oil
* 1/2 an average-sized zucchini, sliced into rounds and then quartered
* 1/2 an average-sized yellow squash, sliced into rounds and then quartered
* 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets
* 1/2 red pepper, diced
* 1-2 shallots, sliced
* 1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
* crumbled feta cheese
* pita bread, sliced in half for serving (1/2 a pita per serving)
optional for serving: fresh sliced avocado or guacamole; mayonnaise; hot sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and seasonings, to taste. Set aside.

Prepare your veggies and then heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the veggies to the pan all at once and saute until they begin to soften, just a few minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low and then add the egg mixture directly into the pan. Immediately begin gently mixing the eggs around the pan with the veggies, stirring carefully but constantly as they cook. When the eggs are almost done, add the feta cheese to the pan and continue mixing another minute or so until they’re ready. Watch the eggs carefully – good scrambled eggs are cooked through but not dry at all. You want to remove the pan from the heat at just the right moment.

Warm the pita bread up just before serving, then fill each half with a generous portion of the egg and veggie mixture. Serve as-is or add any toppings or condiments you like. Enjoy!

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