Our Arab Breakfast (With Gluten Free Option)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 2
Try Our Delicious Arab Breakfast with Gluten-Free Option
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 orange pekoe tea bags ( I use Tetley tea bags )
2 1/2 cups water
heavy cream ( or half-and half )
6 teaspoons white sugar ( to taste )
7 cardamom pods , crushed slightly
1 tablespoon olive oil ( A good quality please ! )
halloumi cheese ( Haloom , Arabic , hellim -Turkish )
1/4 cup all-purpose flour ( to be gluten free I use white rice flour or a mix with tapioca starch in 1/2 the amount )
1 lemon , cut in half
1 large pita bread
rice crackers ( optional , for the gluten free )
1/4 cup butter , sliced
yogurt cheese balls in oil or goat feta cheese , sliced
assorted gourmet olive
hummus ( homemade or store bought , ours tends to be the later )
assortment fresh fruit , cut up into chunks ( lovely sprinkled with orange blossom water & sugar if needed )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
530
Sugar
12g
Fat
38g
Our Arab Breakfast is a delicious and healthy option to start your day with. It's a traditional Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines a variety of flavors and textures. Halloumi cheese is a staple in Arabic cuisine, and the white rice flour or tapioca starch makes it a great gluten-free option. The butter and heavy cream, in moderation, add richness and depth of flavor to the meal, while the fresh fruit and hummus provide a refreshing and healthy balance. This meal is perfect for weekend brunches with family and friends, or as a special treat during the week.

Instructions

1.Start by steeping the tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water for a few minutes.
2.In a separate pot, heat up the remaining 1/2 cup of water and dissolve the white sugar in it.
3.Add the crushed cardamom pods to the sugar water and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4.Combine the tea and cardamom sugar water, then add a splash of heavy cream to each serving.
5.To prepare the halloumi cheese, slice into 1/4 inch thick pieces and coat in flour.
6.Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and fry the cheese until golden brown on both sides.
7.Cut the pita bread into triangles and slice the lemon into wedges.
8.To serve, arrange the rice crackers (if using), cheese triangles, butter slices, olive assortment, hummus, and fresh fruit on a large platter.
9.Add yogurt cheese balls or goat feta cheese on top.
10.Drizzle a bit of olive oil on top of everything and sprinkle with orange blossom water and sugar (if needed). Enjoy!

PROS

Our Arab Breakfast is rich in flavors and textures, with a variety of ingredients that will satisfy your taste buds.

The gluten-free option of white rice flour and tapioca starch makes it enjoyable for those who can’t tolerate gluten.

It’s a great option for a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch with family and friends.

CONS

Some of the ingredients, such as the halloumi cheese, butter, and heavy cream, are high in calories and fat.

It’s important to enjoy this meal in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This breakfast is rich in protein from the halloumi cheese and yogurt cheese balls, which will keep you full for longer periods of time.
The hummus is a great source of fiber, while the fresh fruit provides a boost of vitamins and minerals.
The olive oil and fruit are packed with healthy fats, which are essential for brain and heart health.

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