Mediterranean Breakfast Platter

The Mediterranean Breakfast Platter is a vibrant and healthy brunch option that combines rich flavors and colorful ingredients. With a variety of fresh vegetables, proteins, and aromatic spices, this dish offers a delightful start to your day.

Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Eggs - 4 large
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Whole grain pita bread - 2 pieces

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Add the diced red bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
4. In a separate pot, boil water and gently add the eggs. Cook for about 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
5. In a serving platter, arrange the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
6. Slice the cooked eggs in half and place them on the platter.
7. Sprinkle the sautéed vegetables with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, then add them to the platter.
8. Warm the whole grain pita bread in the remaining olive oil for about 1 minute on each side, then cut into triangles.
9. Serve the platter with the warm pita bread on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 370 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein from eggs and feta cheese.

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