Tired of eating the same old cereal or eggs for breakfast every day? The jam or marmalade on toast no longer gets you excited for the morning? Maybe it’s time to try something new. A flavorful and healthy breakfast is important for starting out the day refreshed and energized. The recipe for a Mediterranean breakfast sandwich below can be that perfect start to the day for you. With plenty of healthy ingredients and bursting with flavors, this sandwich is sure to help you break the monotony of regular breakfast fare.
Ingredients
One ciabatta or other fresh roll
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, and basil)
1-2 slices cheese (provolone, muenster, Monterey jack or any other)
1 tablespoon pesto (freshly prepared or store bought)
Small handful of spinach
7-8 grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg whites and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh herbs on the egg. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the egg is cooked through, flipping once.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the grape tomatoes lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until the skins appear wrinkled. Set aside.
- Now split the ciabatta roll in half and place cheese on the bottom half. Toast in a toaster oven. Spread pesto on the top half of the roll.
- Place the cooked egg on the bottom half of the roll over the cheese. Layer on the spinach and the roasted tomatoes. Enjoy!
This sandwich is packed with a punch of nutrients. The egg whites are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, while being a very good source of protein. The green, leafy spinach is abundant in nutrients including iron, vitamin K and A, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, A, and K. Besides containing folate, they also have lycopene, which is known for its antioxidant properties. Olive oil is known to be heart-healthy and is very low in cholesterol and sodium. The fresh herbs are known for their rich flavors and healing powers for the well-being of the whole body. Talk about taste and nutrition!
With so much goodness and mouth-watering taste, this breakfast sandwich is healthy for anyone. It has fresh flavors and bright colors that are appealing to look at even before you take a bite. You can tweak this recipe to add or remove ingredients according to your taste. Some people prefer to use fewer herbs, while others use multigrain sandwich thins in place of the ciabatta. You can easily switch out the ingredients for taste or for any food intolerances you may have. In a rush? No problem. A quicker version would be to cook the eggs in a microwave and use a slice of tomato instead of the roasted ones.
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