Paximadi with Feta

Paximadi with Feta is a traditional Greek breakfast dish that combines crunchy barley rusks with creamy feta cheese and fresh toppings. This wholesome meal is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for starting your day with a taste of Greece.

Ingredients

• Barley rusks - 100 grams
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Place the barley rusks on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
3. While the rusks are toasting, prepare the toppings by dicing the tomato and cucumber.
4. In a bowl, mix the diced tomato and cucumber with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Once the rusks are toasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
6. Top each rusk with crumbled feta cheese and the tomato-cucumber mixture.
7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from barley rusks, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in protein and calcium from feta cheese, supporting muscle and bone health.

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