Turkish-Style Protein Plate with Eggs, Feta & Veggies
The Turkish-Style Protein Plate with Eggs, Feta & Veggies is a vibrant and nutritious breakfast option that combines soft-boiled eggs, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta cheese. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it perfect for a quick morning meal or a delightful brunch. In just 17 minutes, you can prepare this energizing plate that caters to various tastes and preferences. Whether enjoyed as a standalone dish or paired with whole grain bread, this versatile recipe offers endless customization opportunities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 56 green olives
- 1 oz feta cheese (block or crumbled)
- A small handful of almonds (~8-10)
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of dried oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Pinch of black sesame seeds
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: In a saucepan, bring water to a simmer. Add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Cool in ice water before peeling and halving.
- Prepare the veggies: Slice the cucumber and tomato into bite-sized pieces. Chop the green onions.
- Assemble: On a serving plate, arrange the vegetables alongside olives, almonds, and feta cheese. Top with halved soft-boiled eggs.
- Season: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 370mg