Kahvaltılık Çay

Kahvaltılık Çay is a traditional Turkish breakfast tea that is uniquely paired with a variety of gluten-free accompaniments, creating a delightful morning experience. This dish offers a rich blend of flavors and textures, perfect for starting the day on a warm note.

Ingredients

• Black tea - 4 cups (950 ml)
• Water - 4 cups (950 ml)
• Lemon - 1, sliced
• Honey - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Gluten-free bread - 4 slices
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Tomatoes - 2, diced
• Cucumber - 1, sliced
• Olives - 100 grams, mixed variety

Steps

1. Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle or pot.
2. Once the water is boiling, add 4 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 4 tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.
3. While the tea is steeping, prepare the accompaniments: slice the lemon, dice the tomatoes, and slice the cucumber.
4. Toast the gluten-free bread slices until golden brown.
5. In a small bowl, drizzle olive oil over the crumbled feta cheese and mix gently.
6. Arrange the toasted bread on a plate, and top each slice with feta cheese, diced tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
7. Add a small bowl of mixed olives on the side.
8. Once the tea is ready, serve it in tea glasses with lemon slices and honey on the side for sweetening.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.95 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from black tea which may support heart health.
• Feta cheese provides calcium and protein, contributing to bone health.

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