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
Hello, I am just joining and haven’t tried any recipe yet. My doctored told me my cholesterol was high and to try a Mediterranean diet. Since I love Mediterranean food, I had no problem with that. Also I don’t normally eat breakfast so this Mediterranean style toast sounds delicious and hopefully will get me on track to eating breakfast and eating healthier. I’ll be back with updates! 🙂
Welcome to The Mediterranean Dish, Tamara! Happy to have you here.
Love how simple and tasty this is. Hummus and veggies for breakfast never tasted so good!
Simple is best, eh?! 🙂
A fine addition to my morning routine. I had this for breakfast this morning and it was just right for the start of a weekend winter day.
That’s great to hear, John! Thanks for giving this idea a try!
I just love your website!!!! Just love it!!
Oh, Gretchen, thank you so much for such a kind note. I am honored.
This is my kind of breakfast! Such a delicious way to start the day!
Love, love hummus!!! I am always looking for something different for a savory breakfast, I am definitely making this part of my repertoire. Thanks so much for sharing your culture – I’m a big fan!
Thanks Suzy … I will definitely be having this on a Greek barley rusk 🙂
Awesome, Mary! Hope you enjoy it!
This looks so good! I love good whole grain bread and am curious what brand of bread you buy/use or do you make your own? Thank you for sharing these recipes! I would never think to put all these ingredients together for toast until someone skilled in the Mediterranean way of eating shows me!
Thanks, Jenny! I am glad you like this idea and can’t wait for you to try it. I often grab whole wheat or whole grain bread from the bakery section at my local grocery store, but also Dave’s Killer bread has some great options.
I just happen to have hummus in the fridge and this was a delicious change of pace from my avocado toast!
Awesome, Liz! Can’t wait for you to try this.
Makes for the perfect breakfast! Thank you for the recipe!
My pleasure, Jennifer! Enjoy!
This is the kind of delicious and satisfying breakfast I love! It starts the day off right and keeps me going strong all morning!
Totally agree, Wihlemina! Breakfast of champs 🙂
This looks so delicious and I could actually easily eat this for lunch as well. Perfect combination of flavors. Love all the mediterranean flavors.
You’ll like how satisfying this is for breakfast! Enjoy!
Sounds so fresh and filling for breakfast! Love the Za’atar spice, too.
It really is! You eat one of these, and you’re full all morning without feeling tired
I could totally get behind this savory toast for breakfast — or lunch, too!
Awesome! You totally should!
You say breakfast toast — I say breakfast, lunch and dinner — and maybe a few snacks in between! Yummy!
I like the way you think, Lisa! Enjoy 🙂
This breakfast toast looks so delicious and balanced! Perfect for any day of the week ♥
Totally! Enjoy, Natalie