Mediterranean Style Breakfast toast


 

  • 4 thick slices whole grain or whole wheat bread of choice
  • ½ cup/123 g hummus (homemade or quality store-bought)
  • Za'atar spice blend, to your liking
  • Handful baby arugula
  • 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
  • 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into rounds
  • 2 tbsp/about 16 g chopped olives of your choice
  • Crumbled feta cheese, a sprinkle to your liking
  1. Toast bread slices to your liking
  2. Spread about 2 tablespoon hummus on each slice of bread. Add a generous sprinkle of Za'atar spice, then load on the arugula and remaining toppings. Enjoy!

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