Description
A hearty and healthy Mediterranean breakfast bowl packed with protein, fresh veggies, and healthy fats. Perfect for a vibrant start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cooked quinoa (or farro for a more traditional texture)
- 1 large hard-boiled egg, sliced or halved
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon hummus
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
- 4–5 Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon za’atar (or sumac for a citrusy flavor)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 wedge of lemon, for squeezing over the bowl
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1–2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds for crunch
- A few slices of avocado for added healthy fats
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (on the side or dolloped on top)
Instructions
- Place cooked quinoa or farro as the base in a serving bowl.
- Add chopped cherry tomatoes and cucumber around the edges.
- Place sliced boiled egg in the center.
- Add a dollop of hummus and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Scatter olives and fresh parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Sprinkle za’atar or sumac for an authentic Mediterranean finish.
- Serve immediately or store components separately for later use.
Notes
- Can be made vegetarian by skipping the egg or using plant-based alternatives.
- For added flavor, marinate the cucumbers in lemon juice and herbs overnight.
- Works well as a make-ahead meal—store components separately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- assembly time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mediterranean Breakfast Recipes
- Method: No-cook (assemble only, with pre-cooked elements)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg