Kahvaltı Çayı

Kahvaltı Çayı is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish that features an assortment of colorful and flavorful components, perfect for a leisurely morning. This vegetarian delight combines fresh vegetables, cheeses, and breads, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Feta cheese - 100 grams
• Kashkaval cheese - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Olives (green or black) - 50 grams
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Turkish tea (çay) - 2 cups
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Begin by preparing the vegetables: slice the cucumber, dice the tomato, and slice the bell pepper.
2. On a serving platter, arrange the sliced cucumber, diced tomato, and sliced bell pepper attractively.
3. Add the feta cheese and kashkaval cheese in small chunks or slices on the platter.
4. Scatter the olives and chopped parsley over the vegetables and cheeses.
5. Drizzle honey over the cheese and sprinkle chili flakes for added flavor.
6. Season the platter with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
8. Brew Turkish tea and serve it in traditional çay glasses alongside the breakfast platter.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein from the cheeses, promoting muscle health.

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