14/10/2026
Scrambling eggs is 1-2-3... easy as egg! 🥚 Top warm pita breads with fluffy scrambled eggs, gooey melted cheese and a kick of chilli for a quick meal that's big on flavour. These Chilli Cheese Scrambled Pita Pizzas are proof that easy can taste absolutely delicious!
Chilli Cheese Scrambled Pita Pizzas
Serves 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Cost per recipe: Serves 2 for under R70
Ingredients:
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter or margarine
• 4 eggs
• 5 ml (1 tsp) chilli flakes + extra
• Salt and pepper
• 60 ml (¼ cup) tomato puree
• 2 pitas
• 180 ml (¾ cup) cheddar, grated
• Handful basil
Method:
1. Heat the butter/margarine in a frying pan on medium low. Whisk together eggs, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to scrape the eggs across the pan for about 3 minutes or until the eggs are mostly set and soft curds have formed. Take off the heat.
2. Season the tomato puree with salt and pepper. Spread over the pitas. Place on a baking tray and top with the scrambled eggs. Scatter with cheddar. Place under a hot grill for about 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
3. Scatter with extra chillies and basil.