Oh my goodness. Like, WHOA. Could there be anything better than these hearty and healthy Greek breakfast recipes?
Imagine juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and fresh herbs all coming together in a happy and delicious moment. These dishes are packed with so much color and flavor, plus they are nutritious to boot!
It is a win-win-win no matter what. Without further ado, let’s get to these recipes that are guaranteed to make your mouth water.
1. Greek Egg Muffins
If you need a hearty and nutritious breakfast you can just grab on the way out the door, these muffins are for you.
Beaten eggs get mixed up with tomatoes, onion, black olives, parsley, and feta cheese, then baked in muffin tins. Cuteness and a flavor explosion, right?
These muffins also have a pretty great shelf-life. So go on, make a batch ahead of time and just keep the rest in the fridge. That way you can reheat them whenever a craving hits, and trust me, once you’ve had one, it’s going to happen a lot.
2. Greek Avocado Toast
Just one look and you know this isn’t your regular toast! Want to give your simple avocado toast a little Greek personality? This is the recipe you’ve been waiting for.
Mediterranean food is famous for using fresh and colorful veggies in every dish, and toast is no different. For this, you’ll whip up avocado toast just like you always do, but with a few extra touches.
How do slices of cherry tomatoes and cucumber, some chopped kalamata olives and dill, plus crumbled feta sound? Pretty delicious, that’s how!
3. Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)
If you’re all about having dessert for breakfast, this one is calling your name. Greek rice pudding, or rizogalo, is a sweet and hearty dish that will totally satisfy your sugar craving. The pudding is made with a base of slow cooked rice and milk.
It gets thickened with either egg yolks or cornstarch, creating a creamy, custard like treat. A little sprinkle of cinnamon adds a nice, warming flavor that’s perfect for chilly weather. It’s also an amazing summer treat if you serve it chilled.
4. Greek Scrambled Eggs
Diced ripe tomatoes are mixed into beaten eggs and cooked in olive oil until they are perfectly fluffy! These Greek scrambled eggs, known as strapatsatha or kagianas, are a rustic dish that’s fit for royalty.
These scrambled eggs are just so vibrant and flavorful on their own.
It’s kind of amazing how adding something as simple as tomatoes can make scrambled eggs ten times more delicious!
You can enjoy this dish all by itself with some crumbled feta for a light, low carb meal, or serve it with bread or grilled meat to make it more substantial. Either way, it’s a total winner!
5. Greek Sesame Bread Rings
Koulouri thessalonikis is a go to bread in Greek cooking. It’s a pretty basic recipe with flour, sugar, yeast, and olive oil, but what makes it so unique is that ring like shape.
The bread ring is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It’s a lot like an American bagel, but the ring is narrower and the hole is bigger. It’s also completely covered in sesame seeds for a nutty flavor and a fantastic crunch.
6. Sfakianopita (Cheese Pie With Nuts And Honey)
Sfakianopita is a thin, pancake like pie that’s filled with whey cheese. I know it sounds and looks a little plain, but the flavors going on in this thing are pretty amazing.
The pie is made from flour, water, olive oil, salt, and a grape based alcohol called raki. The dough gets kneaded with a local cheese called myzithra to give it that unique flavor.
The dough is then flattened out and fried until it’s golden and crispy, and then finished with honey and nuts. The combination creates a really lovely sweet and salty contrast. YUM.
7. Greek Breakfast Egg Skillet with Vegetables and Feta
Just look at all the incredible colors on that plate! This dish of eggs, vegetables, and feta cheese is an absolute treat.
It’s packed with protein and fiber, making it the ultimate breakfast of champions! Totally delicious, nutritious, and Insta worthy, too.
Spinach, peppers, and onions are sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with Greek spices. Finished off with a fried egg and crumbled feta, this breakfast is guaranteed to leave you satisfied.
You can follow the recipe exactly, but you can also totally make it your own! For example, feel free to cook the egg however you want, or toss in even more vegetables.
8. Greek Omelette Casserole
Here’s another incredible Greek breakfast that’s all about the eggs. This rich and savory dish is basically an omelet on a whole other level!
It’s loaded with sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, feta cheese, spinach, peppers, garlic, and herbs, making this casserole a complete showstopper. It’s a treat for your eyes and your tastebuds!
If you look at the ingredient list, you’ll see they’re all super nutritious. So this dish isn’t just scrumptious, it’s also guilt free. It might be low carb, but it’s definitely high in flavor!
9. Ladenia (Flatbread with Tomatoes)
Ladenia, or Greek flatbread, is so soft and fluffy, and it’s the perfect base for fresh vegetables! Top the bread with sliced fresh tomatoes and onions and finish it with a drizzle of olive oil.
It’s a simple breakfast, but the flavors are absolutely sublime. The bread is made with flour, yeast, and water, and once it’s baked, it looks and tastes like focaccia. It’s crusty on the outside and super soft on the inside.
Even though there’s no meat in the toppings, this pizza like treat is still delicious with every single bite. Besides the ingredients listed, you can also add capers and peppers to enhance the flavor.
10. Greek Fried Eggs with Potato and Feta
You can trust the Greeks to turn basic ingredients into something truly epic. This simple recipe of eggs, potatoes, and feta will have you hooked from the very first bite.
Slices of fried potato are topped with fried eggs and sprinkled with oregano and crumbled feta. My mouth is watering just writing that.
The best part about this recipe is that you don’t need to be a pro in the kitchen to make it happen. And yet, it’s so gorgeous and scrumptious, you’ll think it came straight from a restaurant!
