In my book, a savory breakfast toast–Mediterranean-style, of course– is the perfect way to start the day! Loaded with hummus, veggies and other Mediterranean favorites, it is a healthy, nutrition-packed and super satisfying breakfast…plus, DELICIOUS! Be sure to check out all my tips and ideas for the perfect savory breakfast toast.
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A few weeks back, we talked about what a Mediterranean diet breakfast looks like. And I’ve since heard from many of you asking for more quick Mediterranean breakfast ideas. My answer? Grab some hummus!
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of hummus. If you stop by my house at any point in time, I’d probably whip up a bowl of roasted garlic hummus to get us started. But equally exciting to me is a simple breakfast toast slathered with plain hummus and loaded with veggies, olives, and maybe a sprinkle of za’atar and good feta.
I make these savory breakfast toast with hummus on a regular basis. They’re convenient, nutrition-packed, and very filling. And let’s get this out there right now, if you don’t feel like dirtying your food processor, no sweat. A good store-bought hummus works great here.
Ready to get on the savory breakfast toast wagon? I’ve got a few tips for you…
Breakfast Toast Tips and Ideas
1.To get the most out of your breakfast toast, be sure to use a hearty and healthy bread like an organic whole grain or whole wheat bread. One slice is often enough if you’re eating quality nutrition-packed bread. If you don’t want to use bread, make sweet potato toast as an alternative!
2. To make savory breakfast toast on the fly any given morning, just have your veggies and other toppings prepped and refrigerated in air-tight glass containers. I like to store mine in small separate containers.
3- Breakfast toast variations…the possibilities are endless! You can use traditional hummus; roasted red pepper hummus; garlic hummus (or try any of these ready hummus flavors!) And take the opportunity to use up veggies you already have on hand. I often have cucumbers and tomatoes, so that’s what I used here. You can use other raw vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, avocado (technically a fruit), or even leftover roasted veggies!
If you need more protein, add a boiled egg or shredded rotisserie chicken on top (heck, I’ve even done leftover chicken shawarma!)
If you’re looking for an alternative to hummus toast, try this smoked salmon sandwich, my lighter, vegetable-packed take on lox and bagels.
More Recipes To Try:
Egyptian Vegan Stew with Peas and Carrots
Greek Chicken and Potato Dinner
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Mediterranean-Style Breakfast Toast
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Easy Mediterranean-style breakfast toast with hummus, garden vegetables, and other Mediterranean favorites. A healthy way to start your day! Be sure to check out the tips and ideas.
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices whole grain or whole wheat bread of choice
- 1/2 cup/123 g hummus (homemade or quality store-bought)
- Za’atar spice blend, to your liking
- Handful baby arugula
- 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp/about 16 g chopped olives of your choice
- Crumbled feta cheese, a sprinkle to your liking
Instructions
- Toast bread slices to your liking
- Spread about 2 tbsp hummus on each slice of bread. Add a generous sprinkle of Za’atar spice, then load on the arugula and remaining toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cook’s Tip: To get the most out of your breakfast toast, be sure to use a hearty and healthy bread like an organic whole grain or whole wheat bread. One slice is often enough if you’re eating quality nutrition-packed bread. Don’t want to use bread, try sweet potato toasts as an alternative.
- Prepare-Ahead Tips: to make these breakfast toasts on the fly any given morning, just have your choice of veggies and other toppings prepped and refrigerated in air-tight glass containers. I like to store mine in small separate containers.
- Breakfast Toast Variations: You can change up your breakfast toasts by choosing a different hummus (roasted red pepper hummus; garlic hummus etc.) Use other veggies you might have on hand. Raw or even leftover roasted veggies will work. And if you need more protein, add a boiled egg or shredded rotisserie chicken on top (heck, I’ve even done leftover chicken shawarma before.)
- Shop our all-natural and organic spice collections and other Mediterranean favorites here.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Hi, I am transitioning to a Mediterranean meal plan (I am not saying that “d” word) so having hummus, olives and tomatoes for breakfast was different. Cucumber would sometimes make it into a smoothie so that wasn’t odd. I was able to find a bread that was substantial and stayed crunchy. I only used one slice.
This was really good. Although, I need to learn how to eat it without having a mess on my hands, literally.
Thanks for the recipe! I purchased your cookbook and have the new one on order. I can’t wait to get cooking.
Fantastic! I was looking for a quick breakfast alternative with more veggies and substance and this hit the spot! I’ve eaten this for a quick light lunch too! I make with gluten free sourdough from Bread Srsly. Love!
Fabulous breakfast toast! Would like to join up with you!
Love hummus for breakfast! Used shredded zucchini in place of cucs because I had some to use up. The arugula is a must!
Awesome breakfast toast. Thanks for the recipe.
Glad you enjoyed it, Lisa!
So versatile and delicious!!! Thanks for the great recipe, I look at breakfast so differently (& better) now!!! I work with a lot of Cardiologists who recommend the Mediterranean diet for the health benefits, and I am sending all my patients to The Mediterranean Dish now!
I am addicted to making this now. I just LOVE!! I put it on sprouted or Ezekiel bread!! Sooooo good.
This morning I did with pita pockets for my son.
Thank you so much!
Delicious!
Thanks, Michelle!
This sounds delicious. I can’t wait to make it! An alternative to this would be to mix some tahini with water and lemon juice to spread on the bread before adding the rest of the toppings. It’s really good, as well!
On another note…I’m new to your site and want to thank you for so many great recipes! A favorite of mine is the chickpea and eggplant braised stew. I’m a teacher and will make that on Sunday to take for lunch throughout the week. I don’t ever get tired of it! It’s THAT good.
Thanks again!
Hi, Jamie! Thanks for your kinds words! Welcome to The Mediterranean Dish! I’m so glad you’re finding recipe you love :).
Yum!!! I made this today for breakfast and it was wonderful! We are vegans and it is a perfectly delicious protein-packed start to the day! Thank you!
Wonderful, Julie! I am so glad to hear it!
This was wonderful!! My new go-to breakfast!! Thank you!
So glad to hear it, Noel! Thank you!
So easy to prepare and so delicious and nutritious!
Perfect savory breakfast, thank you! And it would have been quick if I didn’t have to make the hummus first, but you’ve ruined me for store bought hummus, haha! I love avocado toast but needed a break, and this can be easily adapted to whatever I have on hand. Thank you!
Haha! Awesome, Emily! Thanks for giving this a try.