The Ultimate Mediterranean Halloumi Breakfast Bowl
Kickstart your day the Mediterranean way with this Ultimate Halloumi Breakfast Bowl! Perfectly pan-seared halloumi cheese, a vibrant, crunchy salad, creamy hummus, and a soft-boiled egg come together in a symphony of flavors and textures. It's a wholesome, satisfying, and incredibly delicious meal to fuel your morning.
Prep Time 13 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Servings 3
Calories 682 kcal
For the Halloumi & Eggs:
- 340 g Halloumi Cheese sliced into 1 cm / 0.4 inch thick pieces
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons Olive Oil for frying halloumi
For the Mediterranean Salad:
- 185 g Cucumber approx. ¾ medium, diced
- 185 g Cherry Tomatoes halved (or quartered if particularly large)
- 110 g Red Onion approx. ¾ medium, thinly sliced
- 6 sprigs Fresh Mint leaves picked and roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil for salad dressing
- Juice of ¾ medium Lemon approx. 3 tablespoons / 45 ml
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
For Assembly & Serving:
- 225 g Prepared Hummus approx. 1 standard tub
- ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika for garnish
- 3 pieces Whole Wheat Pita or Flatbreads warmed (optional, for serving)
Cook the Eggs: Gently lower the eggs into a saucepan of already simmering water. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes to achieve a soft, jammy yolk, or adjust the cooking time to your preference for egg doneness. Upon completion, promptly move the eggs to a bowl filled with iced water. This halts the cooking and aids in easier peeling later.
Prepare the Mediterranean Salad: As the eggs cook, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh mint, and dried oregano within a medium-sized mixing bowl. Dress the salad by squeezing the lemon juice over it, followed by a drizzle of 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste. Gently toss all ingredients to ensure they are well combined and allow the salad to rest, letting the flavors meld.
Pan-Sear the Halloumi: In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Carefully place the halloumi slices into the hot pan, ensuring they form a single layer (you might need to cook them in batches if your skillet is not large enough). Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the halloumi is beautifully golden brown and has a slightly crisp exterior.
Assemble the Bowls: Distribute the hummus evenly among three individual serving bowls, spreading it smoothly across the base. Artfully arrange a generous helping of the Mediterranean salad alongside or partially overlapping the hummus. Position the warm, pan-seared halloumi slices adjacent to the salad. Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, peel them carefully, slice them in half, and add them to each bowl. Garnish with a light sprinkle of smoked paprika. For a complete meal, serve immediately with warmed whole wheat pita or your choice of flatbreads on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 682 kcal
- Protein: 37.8 g
- Fat: 50.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 22.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.1 g
- Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugar: 7.1 g
- Sodium: 1823 mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. The sodium content is primarily from halloumi and hummus and does not include additional salt added to taste in the salad.