Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl with Halloumi & Hummus 🥗🧀🍳
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: ~450 kcal
Ingredients
For the Bowl:
🧀 Halloumi cheese: 6 slices
🥚 Eggs: 2 (soft or hard-boiled)
🥒 Cucumber: 1/2, diced
🍅 Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
🧅 Red onion: 1/4, thinly sliced
🌿 Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped
🥖 Crusty bread or pita: 2 small pieces
🧂 Black sesame seeds or za’atar: 1 tsp for garnish
For the Hummus:
🥣 Hummus: 1/2 cup (store-bought or homemade)
For the Dressing:
🛢️ Olive oil: 1 tbsp
🍋 Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
🧂 Salt & pepper: to taste
Directions
Prepare the Eggs:
Boil the eggs to your desired doneness (soft-boiled: ~6 minutes, hard-boiled: ~10 minutes). Peel and slice in half.
Make the Salad:
In a bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Cook the Halloumi:
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Assemble the Bowl:
In each bowl, arrange the salad, a few slices of halloumi, half the boiled egg, and a dollop of hummus.
Add a piece of crusty bread or pita on the side and sprinkle the bowl with sesame seeds or za’atar for garnish.
Tips & Variations
Add olives or avocado slices for extra creaminess and flavor. 🥑🫒
Use roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers instead of raw salad for a warm twist. 🌶️
Swap hummus with tzatziki or a drizzle of tahini sauce for variation.