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Start Your Day the Mediterranean Way: A Healthy Greek Breakfast Recipe
Ever wonder why Greeks live such long, healthy lives? One of the keys is undoubtedly starting each day with a traditional Greek breakfast, loaded with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Dive into the Mediterranean lifestyle and get to know the Mediterranean way of cooking- it’s not just delicious, but surprisingly simple! The recipe we are going to share today is a staple in any Greek household and will leave you feeling nourished and ready to face the day. So, let’s get started on making this Healthy Greek Breakfast!
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of fresh, multigrain bread
- 2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 100 gr Greek feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 olives (Kalamata olives preferred)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Greek oregano
- 1 hard-boiled egg (optional)
Instructions:
- Firstly, grab two slices of fresh, multigrain bread and arrange them on your breakfast plate.
- Then arrange the thinly sliced tomatoes, cucumber and green bell pepper on top of the bread.
- Add some thinly sliced red onion to each plate, along with crumbled feta cheese.
- Sprinkle the top with fresh Greek oregano.
- Then top each plate with Kalamata olives, adding as many as you like.
- drizzle the entire dish with extra virgin olive oil, and add a hard-boiled egg on the side if you wish.
This balanced Greek breakfast delivers a nourishing blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you fueled and satisfied until lunch. This breakfast is versatile and can be customized according to personal preference, which is part of its beauty!
Outro:
What better way to start your day than with a heart-healthy, nutrient-packed, and Mediterranean-style breakfast? This healthy Greek breakfast does not require any special culinary skills or unusual ingredients. Moast importantly, it’s delicious and gives you a flavourful start to your day.
So, the next time you’re in a breakfast rut, give this healthy Greek breakfast a try - it might just make a morning person out of you yet! Till then, experiment, enjoy and explore the tastes of the mediterranean!