Ojja bel Merguez (Tunisian Eggs with Merguez and Peppers)
Ojja is Tunisia's answer to shakshuka — merguez sausage and peppers simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, then eggs cracked in to poach right...
Bissara (Moroccan Fava Bean Breakfast Soup)
Bissara is a thick, golden soup of dried fava beans, blended smooth and finished with a generous drizzle of olive oil, cumin, and paprika....
Greek Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
Layered Greek yogurt, honey, and crunchy granola is the easiest healthy breakfast in the Mediterranean diet playbook — ready in five minutes with no...
Boyoz (Turkish-Sephardic Flaky Pastry)
Boyoz is a laminated, tahini-enriched pastry from Izmir with Sephardic Jewish roots, sold from street carts and eaten with a hard-boiled egg and a...
Hobz Biz-Zejt (Maltese Bread with Tomato, Olive Oil and Capers)
Hobz Biz-Zejt is the Maltese answer to bruschetta — crusty bread rubbed with ripe tomato and olive oil, then piled with a simple tuna...
Turkish Menemen (Eggs with Peppers and Tomatoes)
Menemen is Turkey's everyday breakfast: soft scrambled eggs cooked right into a skillet of sizzling tomatoes and peppers. It's faster than shakshuka and just...
Mediterranean Avocado Toast with Feta and Za’atar
This avocado toast trades the usual chili flakes for za'atar and crumbled feta, giving it a savory, herby lift. It's a five-minute breakfast that...
Spanish Tortilla Española
This classic potato and egg omelet is a fixture of Spanish kitchens, served warm for breakfast or at room temperature as a tapa. The...
Sabich (Israeli Eggplant and Egg Pita Sandwich)
Sabich is an Israeli sandwich rooted in Iraqi-Jewish tradition, layering fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, and tangy amba pickle into warm pita. It began as...
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, shakshuka is a one-pan breakfast that's become a weekend brunch favorite across the US. Scoop...