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Kickstart Your Day with the Traditional Greek Breakfast Recipe: Healthy and Delicious
Welcome to the journey of Greek culinary tradition that takes a turn towards health with a tantalizing twist. The traditional Greek breakfast, a well-balanced meal providing an abundance of nutrients, it is delightful and a great way to kickstart your day. Let’s embark on the journey of making a traditional Greek breakfast right in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 green bell pepper
- 50 grams of Greek feta cheese
- 4 medium-sized eggs
- 8 black Kalamata olives
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Oregano to sprinkle
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- To begin, wash and thinly slice the cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper.
- Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil onto the slices of whole grain bread and toast them until crispy.
- Once your bread is toasted, place it on a plate and garnish the slices of cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper on top.
- Crumble some Greek feta cheese over the garnished bread.
- Meanwhile, fry the eggs on a medium flame in some olive oil until they are cooked to your desired level.
- Season them with some salt and pepper, and place them on the garnished bread slices.
- Garnish with Kalamata olives, sprinkle some oregano, and give it a final drizzle of olive oil.
- Your traditional Greek breakfast is ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
Each serving of this traditional Greek breakfast provides approximately 350 calories, with 14 grams of protein, 20 grams of fat (mostly heart-healthy fats from the olive oil), and 27 grams of carbohydrates.
Conclusion:
Hope you enjoyed our culinary journey to Greece. This Traditional Greek Breakfast is an ideal way to start your day, offering a perfect balance of energy, nutrients and flavours to nourish your body. Remember, eating a hearty and healthy breakfast is crucial for maintaining energy levels and aiding in weight control. Embrace this Greek tradition, and feel the difference in your day. Until next time, Kali Orexi! (Bon Appetit!)