Kahvaltılık Peynirler

Kahvaltılık Peynirler is a delightful Turkish brunch spread featuring a variety of cheeses, fresh herbs, and vibrant accompaniments, perfect for sharing. It's a colorful and nutritious start to your day, embodying the essence of a traditional Turkish breakfast.

Ingredients

• Feta cheese - 100 grams
• Labneh (strained yogurt) - 100 grams
• Aged Kashkaval cheese - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Tomatoes - 100 grams, diced
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Black olives - 50 grams
• Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Sumac - 1 teaspoon
• Pita bread - 2 pieces

Steps

1. Prepare a serving platter and arrange the feta cheese, labneh, and aged Kashkaval cheese in small bowls.
2. Drizzle the olive oil over the cheeses and sprinkle red pepper flakes and sumac on top for extra flavor.
3. In a small bowl, mix the diced tomatoes and cucumbers with a pinch of salt and set aside.
4. Sprinkle the chopped parsley and mint over the cheeses and arrange the black olives around them.
5. Slice the pita bread into wedges and serve it warm or at room temperature on the side.
6. Enjoy the Kahvaltılık Peynirler by spreading the labneh on pita, topping with cheese, and garnishing with the fresh vegetable mix.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in calcium and protein from the cheeses, promoting bone health.
• Includes fresh vegetables and herbs, providing essential vitamins and antioxidants.

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