Mediterranean Diet Sourdough Buttered Toast
Elevate your breakfast or snack with Mediterranean Diet Sourdough Buttered Toast, a deliciously simple recipe bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This dish starts with golden, crispy slices of whole-grain sourdough bread, brushed with rich extra virgin olive oil and subtly infused with garlic. It's topped with a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, savory Kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all garnished with fresh basil for a refreshing finish. Seasoned lightly with salt and black pepper, this recipe perfectly embodies Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, offering a healthy, nutrient-packed option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you enjoy it as a light meal or an appetizer, this toasted delight is a flavorful way to embrace heart-healthy eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Sourdough bread (preferably whole grain)
- 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons Feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 Garlic clove, peeled
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Brush each slice of sourdough bread with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil on both sides.
Place the bread in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove the bread from the skillet.
While the bread is still warm, gently rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove to impart a subtle garlicky flavor.
Top each slice of toast with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper evenly over the toppings.
Finish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of freshness and Mediterranean flair.
Serve immediately and enjoy this simple yet delicious Mediterranean Diet-inspired toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2217 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1589 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
