Description
Start your day with a vibrant and energizing Turkish-Style Protein Plate with Eggs, Feta & Veggies. This visually appealing dish combines soft-boiled eggs with fresh, crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy almonds for a nutrient-packed breakfast or brunch option. Ideal for any occasion, this protein-rich meal is not only quick to prepare—taking just under 20 minutes—but also fully customizable based on your preferences or what you have in your pantry. The delightful blend of flavors and textures will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to tackle the day ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 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
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Black sesame seeds, to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan and gently add the eggs. Cook for exactly 67 minutes for a jammy yolk.
- While the eggs are boiling, slice the cucumber and tomato; chop the green onions.
- Arrange the vegetables on a serving plate along with olives, feta cheese, and almonds.
- Once the eggs are done cooking, cool them in ice water before peeling and slicing in half.
- Place the halved eggs atop the arranged veggies and drizzle with olive oil. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Boiling/Assembling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Customize by adding different vegetables like bell peppers or swapping feta for goat cheese. Serve alongside fresh pita or whole grain bread for dipping into the soft-boiled eggs.