Description
A quick and nutritious Whole Grain Mediterranean Toast featuring creamy hummus, fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and Mediterranean herbs. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 100 g hummus
Vegetables
- 1 piece tomato
- 1 piece cucumber
Toppings
- 30 g feta cheese
- 20 g kalamata olives
Seasonings & Dressing
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Toast the slices of whole grain bread until they turn golden brown and slightly crispy to create the perfect base for the toppings.
- Spread hummus: Evenly spread a generous layer of hummus over each slice of toasted bread, ensuring each piece is well coated for creamy texture.
- Prepare vegetables: Thinly slice the tomato and cucumber for freshness and a balanced bite. Arrange them neatly on top of the hummus layer.
- Add feta and olives: Crumble the feta cheese over the arranged vegetables, then scatter sliced kalamata olives for a rich and tangy flavor contrast.
- Drizzle dressing: Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the toast to enhance the flavors and add moisture.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper evenly over all the toppings to bring aromatic Mediterranean notes.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added color and herbaceous aroma. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and cucumbers for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of salt according to the saltiness of the feta and olives.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Serve immediately after preparation to keep the bread crisp.
- Can be served as a light breakfast, snack, or lunch option.
