Mezze Breakfast Plate

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Mezze Breakfast Plate with Eggplant, Ricotta, and Feta
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large eggplant
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons mint leaves , chopped
200 g low-fat ricotta cheese
4 eggs
6 baby roma tomatoes , halved ( can use cherry tomatoes or tomato wedges )
2 small long cucumbers , halved lengthways , Lebanese cucumbers are perfect
1/2 cup mixed olive
1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix or 1 tablespoon sumac
100 g reduced-fat feta cheese , crumbled
2 tablespoons honey
extra virgin olive oil , for presentation to drizzle
extra mint leaf ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
343
Sugar
14g
Fat
23g
This Mezze Breakfast Plate is inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring roasted eggplant, low-fat ricotta cheese, and feta cheese. Mezze refers to a variety of small dishes, such as dips, salads, and grilled meats, that are often served as appetizers or shared plates. In this recipe, we've created a mezze plate that's perfect for breakfast, packing in a variety of fresh vegetables and healthy dairy. It's a colorful and flavorful way to start the day, and can be easily adapted to suit your tastes or dietary needs. Whether enjoyed on a lazy Sunday morning or as a weekday workday breakfast, this Mezze Breakfast Plate is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
2.Cut the eggplant into bite-sized cubes. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and browned.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mint leaves with the ricotta cheese.
4.In a non-stick frying pan, fry the 4 eggs until cooked as desired.
5.Arrange the roasted eggplant, halved baby roma tomatoes, halved long cucumbers, and mixed olives on a large serving plate.
6.Sprinkle with za'atar spice mix or sumac.
7.Spoon the ricotta mixture onto the plate and sprinkle with the crumbled feta cheese.
8.Drizzle honey over the mezze plate and a little extra virgin olive oil to finish.
9.Top with fresh mint leaves for garnish.

PROS

This Mezze Breakfast Plate is a healthy and flavorful start to the day, full of fresh vegetables and low-fat dairy.

It’s perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday breakfast on the go.

CONS

The preparation time for this dish is longer than a typical breakfast, making it less suitable for busy mornings.

Some of the ingredients may not be readily available in all areas, requiring a trip to a specialty grocery store.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Mezze Breakfast Plate is packed with healthy ingredients.
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins B6 and C.
Low-fat ricotta cheese is a low calorie, high protein dairy option.
Fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Mixed olives provide healthy monounsaturated fats.

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