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Mediterranean Breakfast Bowls

Experience a true taste of the Mediterranean with this bright and satisfying breakfast, a beautiful composition of creamy eggs, zesty vegetables, and rich tomatoes designed to fuel your day.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Healthy breakfast with tahini, Mediterranean breakfast bowl with eggs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 367kcal

Ingredients

For the Herb & Vegetable Salads

  • 3 Persian cucumbers ~5 oz/140 g each; ~15 oz/425 g total, thinly sliced
  • ¾ tsp za’atar
  • cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • ¾ tsp ground cumin
  • Grated zest of ½ large lemon
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove crushed
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt divided
  • 1 –2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to taste

For the Tahini Egg Scramble

  • 6 large eggs
  • tbsp tahini paste
  • tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • tsp freshly ground black pepper

For Assembly & Garnish

  • 3 thick slices heirloom tomato about ½-inch each
  • 6 tbsp labneh divided
  • ½ tsp sumac for sprinkling
  • Whole-grain crackers or toasted whole-wheat pita for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6–8 inches from the heat source. Arrange the tomato slices on a small foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Cucumber salad: toss the sliced cucumbers with the za’atar and a pinch of the salt; set aside.
  • Pepper–onion salad: in a bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, parsley, cumin, and lemon zest. Warm the olive oil with the crushed garlic in a tiny saucepan for 30–60 seconds until fragrant; discard the garlic. Drizzle the infused oil over the mixture, add lemon juice and the remaining salt, and toss.
  • Broil the tomatoes 3–5 minutes, until softened and lightly charred at the edges.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with tahini, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper using an immersion blender until smooth and pale.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Pour in the egg mixture; let it set briefly, then gently push from edges toward center with a rubber spatula until soft, creamy curds form. Remove from heat just before fully set.
  • Assemble: place one warm tomato slice in each of three bowls. Top each with 1 tbsp labneh. Divide the scrambled eggs among bowls, sprinkle with sumac, and serve immediately with the cucumber salad, pepper–onion salad, and the remaining 1 tbsp labneh per serving on the side, plus crackers or pita.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Per serving
  • Calories: 367 kcal
  • Total Fat: 25.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
  • Sodium: 342 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  • Total Sugars: 7 g
  • Protein: 20 g
Disclaimer: Values are estimates based on standard USDA data; actuals vary by brands and methods.