Campfire Griddle Strapatsada with Grilled Tomatoes, Feta and Crusty Bread

Build a steady campfire and let it burn down to glowing coals, then set a cast-iron skillet on a grate over the heat.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 4 ripe vine tomatoes, halved
• 200g (7 oz) Greek feta, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 thick slices country sourdough bread
• Fresh basil or mint leaves to finish

Instructions

1. Build a steady campfire and let it burn down to glowing coals, then set a cast-iron skillet on a grate over the heat.
2. Place the halved tomatoes cut-side down on the grate and char for 4-5 minutes until blistered and soft, then chop roughly.
3. Add the olive oil to the skillet, then the sliced onion and a pinch of salt; cook 5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
4. Stir in the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the charred tomatoes and simmer 4-5 minutes until they break down into a loose, jammy sauce.
6. Beat the eggs with salt and pepper, pour into the skillet, and stir slowly with a wooden spoon, pulling the curds gently as they set for soft, creamy eggs.
7. When the eggs are just barely set, fold in most of the crumbled feta and pull the skillet off direct heat.
8. Grill the bread slices over the coals for 1-2 minutes per side until charred and crisp.
9. Top the eggs with the remaining feta, a drizzle of olive oil and torn herbs, and serve straight from the skillet with the grilled bread.
10. Strapatsada is a beloved summer dish across the Greek countryside, where ripe tomatoes are scrambled with eggs and feta for a fast, sun-drenched breakfast. Cooked over a campfire it becomes the perfect vacation morning meal: smoky, rich and meant to be scooped up with charred bread while the coffee brews on the coals.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 410 kcal
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 720mg