Portuguese Healthy Breakfast
Start your day the Mediterranean way with this flavorful and nourishing Portuguese Healthy Breakfast! This quick and easy recipe combines simple, wholesome ingredients for a balanced morning meal. Enjoy perfectly toasted whole-grain bread topped with ripe, juicy tomato slices, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper for a savory start. Pair it with a creamy bowl of plain Greek yogurt sweetened with honey and finished with crunchy walnuts for a delightful contrast of textures and natural sweetness. A soft-boiled egg adds a protein-packed touch, making this breakfast as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or a leisurely weekend treat, offering a taste of Portugal’s vibrant culinary tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large Egg
- 150 grams Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 10 grams Walnuts
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by soft-boiling the egg: Fill a small saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Gently lower the egg into the water and cook for 6 minutes. Once done, transfer the egg to a bowl of ice water to cool for 1 minute before peeling.
2. While the egg is cooking, lightly toast the slices of whole-grain bread to your preferred level of crispness.
3. Prepare the tomato topping: Slice the tomato into thin rounds. Arrange them on top of the toasted bread slices.
4. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
5. Peel the soft-boiled egg and slice it in half. Place it on the side of the plate alongside the tomato-topped toast.
6. In a small bowl, serve the Greek yogurt. Drizzle it with honey and sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
7. Assemble everything on a plate, and enjoy your healthy Portuguese breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 234 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2147 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 662 mg | 14% | |
*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.
