Rethink Your Breakfast: Turkish Style

Great post, and good reminder for me! I dated a Turkish man several years ago and this is exactly what he ate for breakfast every day!

Jennifer Morse on September 13, 2012

Love your sugestions - I'll have to try this one.

Kate Theriot on September 13, 2012

I love this kind of meal, simple and easy!!

Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers on September 13, 2012

Great breakfast and if you replace the cheese with some hummus and its vegan.

Martin Coady on September 13, 2012

Like the idea about the hummus (fiber)

Sue on September 13, 2012

Similiar breakfast in Israel. Eastern Europe replaces the pita with a hard roll, and feta for salami. Not quite as healthy, but ohhh so good. Cukes and Tomatoes have become a regular breakfast item for me.

Stephany on September 13, 2012

We spent 5 days in Turkey for our honeymoon and I remember loving these breakfasts! I really liked the assortment of cheeses and olives they would have out, too.

eggie on September 13, 2012

It's very similar to half a bagel (or bagel thin) with a shmear of cream cheese or some fresh mozzarella, garden fresh tomato and a bit of red onion (for that crunch with a touch of zing)!

Robin on September 13, 2012

My kind of snack! Will have to try to breakfast; however, I have tomatoes often for breakfast. Ever had tomato and scrambled egg? Yum-o!

Heather on September 13, 2012

dear snackgirl....

I can't believe you are 43!!!

That breakfast is perfect, perfectly local without the olives.....

First time I went to Belgium I was given a tomato omelet -- never forgot it. Who needs meat for dinner?

mary on September 13, 2012

I think this would be a great Snack! Your ideas are always amazing! :-D

Christina Osburn on September 13, 2012

That breakfast looks so refreshing! I do remember Dutch breakfasts being somewhat similar. Or maybe it was just deli meat, slices of cheese and a small piece of bread. Okay, not that much similar. My memory may be failing me, too...

Carrie @ Season It Already! on September 13, 2012

I am from Iran, and in Iran, this too is a typical breakfast or light dinner. Other variations which are also very delicious are bread and feta with:
watermelon (super yummy)
fresh basil leaves
fresh tarragon
some walnuts with any of the above combinations

and of course....sweet tea to drink with any of the above!

Shadi on September 13, 2012

With all these great choices don't think I will be eating cereal again.

Sue on September 13, 2012

I'd add fresh figs as well. Very similar to what I ate when I was in Turkey last year

susan on September 13, 2012

I love learning about other cultures and what they eat for meals. When I was in Ecuador, our standard breakfast was white bread and butter, jelly if we were lucky, a slice of cheese if we were really lucky. Needless to say most of the Americans started bringing our own peanut butter.

Amanda V on September 13, 2012

I've not been quite as lucky as Snack Girl...but lucky enough to go to Turkey once. Like you, I loved those breakfasts and wrote a post when I returned from my trip last summer that I thought you might like: http://www.momskitchenhandbook.com/breakfast/10-ideas-for-a…

Katie at Mom's Kitchen Handbook on September 13, 2012

I've just been getting bored with my breakfast options lately and this is really perking me up! I would so love to visit Turkey one day, mostly for the food :) This looks terrific and love the idea to add nuts, honey, hard-boiled egg etc. I wonder if my toddler would go for it...she does enjoy all of these foods. Thanks for the idea as always!

Christine on September 13, 2012

I'm also from Iran and remember the delicious breakfast every morning as a child. Halva (although not low-cal) was also a staple, rolled up in lavash bread.
Snackgirl - Hooray for being 43! I'm the same age. :)

Izabel on September 13, 2012

Thank you Snack Girl for this post. I have a very hard time eating American traditional breakfast food in the morning, I always end up getting sick. Ever since I was a kid I'd rather have leftover dinner from the night before for breakfast. This dish is so delicious you had my mouth watering. And completely simple. My only question is why didn't I think of doing this myself? Seems so obvious. Guess what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow? Thank you again!!! Love your site.

Jessica on September 13, 2012

I love this type of food, but I never thought of eating this way for breakfast. I think I am going to try it with yogurt instead of feta.

Joanne on September 13, 2012

Yes, yes, yes! I just got back from Bulgaria and this was my daily breakfast. Eastern Europe knows how to make a good breakfast. Filling with good carbs and protein, this breakfast is the best!

Lynda on September 14, 2012

Great idea! Thanks for sharing that. I would probably like to add a touch of sweetness to the mix on occasion, with a sliced peach in summer, and maybe some fig or apricot jam.

Gary on September 14, 2012

Well had a small whole wheat roll with cucumber, sliced plum tomato, eggplant hummus, sliced olives and shaved parmesan & romano cheese. Loved it! Thanks again for the idea.

Sue on September 14, 2012

Thank you! Now I know what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow, and I have all these ingredients in my kitchen!

Aviva Goldfarb on September 14, 2012

Guys,, check out other Turkish breakfasts here.
http://www.turkishthymecooking.com.au/turkish-recipes/break…

Reyhan on September 16, 2012

You can add hard boiled eggs,olive,seasonal fruit watermelon,orange) the most important member of this breakfast is Black Tea. By the way Turks don't like eating cereal at all

Ferhat indi on October 1, 2012

Another great idea, thanks! I also love tomato, spinach and a soft boiled egg on Ezekiel toast, drizzled with olive oil! I'll try feta and cucumbers tomorrow!

Cheri on July 9, 2013

I going to Turkey in September and now I'm really looking forward to breakfast!!

Roz Levinson on July 9, 2013