Strapatsada — a greek snack dish from Greece — featuring scrambled eggs, tomato-forward, olive oil base

Strapatsada · Greek · Snack

Strapatsada

Born in Greece

“Tomatoes cooked to thick sauce, then eggs scrambled through. Done in minutes. Optional feta at the end.”

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8 in 10 mention uses simple, inexpensive ingredients first

8 in 10 say it's worth it for the quick to prepare

6 in 10 would come back the same week

Synthesised from Google · Yelp · Reddit · 3 food blogs · Updated August 2026

The story the reviews tell

Strapatsada is the Greek answer to using what's on hand: tomatoes, eggs, and olive oil scrambled into something greater than the sum of its parts. The technique is forgiving—tomatoes cook down to a thick sauce, then beaten eggs get folded in and stirred until they're soft curds caught in that tomatoey warmth. It's quick enough for lunch, humble enough for a snack, and arrives at the table still hot or cooled down, depending on the season and the moment.

What makes this version distinct

Strapatsada (Greek: στραπατσάδα) is a popular dish in many regions of Greece, especially the Ionian Islands, due to the availability and low cost of its ingredients (fresh tomatoes, eggs and olive oil). It is often prepared "on the spot" and served for lunch or a light snack; however, it can also be served cold. The dish is also known as kagianas, koskosela (in Cyclades) or menemeni. Preparing strapatsada is quick and easy: the chopped or pureed tomatoes are cooked in a frying pan with olive oil and pepper until they become a thick sauce. The beaten eggs are then added to the sauce and scrambled. Feta cheese can optionally be added just before turning off the heat (salt is usually not necessary if feta is used). Oregano, thyme or other dried herbs are often added as seasoning. The dish is especially popular in the summer, when fresh tomatoes abound. The name comes from the Italian word "strapazzare" which means breaking an egg and mix it all while cooking. Sometimes, especially in the

Signature elements

scrambled eggstomato-forwardolive oil basesummer stapleGreek comfort

What people love

  • uses simple, inexpensive ingredients
  • quick to prepare
  • works hot or cold
  • especially good when tomatoes peak

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