Breakfast Ideas · 3 min read
Two Savory Breakfasts You Should Try: Avocado Toast and Creamy Burrata
Crispy bread, creamy avocado, pan-fried quail eggs – or soft burrata, juicy tomatoes, and a touch of basil. Two simple breakfast ideas, calculated for full and half servings, with estimated nutritional values.
Sometimes, a good breakfast only requires a few complementary ingredients. In these recipes, crispy and creamy bites come together, and the assembly is easy to follow. One involves a frying pan, while the other just requires toasting the bread and arranging the ingredients on the plate.
Both recipes are for one large serving, but you can also divide them into two smaller breakfasts. Therefore, you will find the nutritional values for both full and half servings alongside.
Avocado Toast with Quail Eggs
On the freshly toasted bread, the butter melts thinly, followed by the avocado, and then three small fried eggs per slice. A bit of chili complements the slightly crispy egg whites and creamy avocado well. A simple assembly, yet there’s something delightful in every bite.
Ingredients for 1 large or 2 smaller servings
2 slices of semi-brown bread
½ avocado
a little butter for the bread
6 quail eggs
a little olive oil for frying
salt, freshly ground pepper, and chili to taste
How to Prepare
Toast the two slices of semi-brown bread, then while still warm, spread a thin layer of butter on them.
Mash the avocado flesh with a fork and distribute it over the two toasts. Season with a little salt, pepper, and chili.
In a frying pan, heat a little olive oil. Carefully crack in the quail eggs and fry them sunny-side up until the whites are set.
Top each toast with three quail eggs. You can finish with a little more pepper or chili to taste.
Serve fresh while the bread is crispy and the eggs are warm.
Tip: The avocado doesn’t need to be completely smooth. A few soft chunks pair well with the crispy toast.
Creamy Burrata with Tomatoes and Purple Bread
The best moment of this breakfast is when you open the burrata, and its soft interior mixes with the juice of the spiced tomatoes. With the seeded bread, you can also scoop up the sauce left on the plate – it’s worth leaving a last bite for that.
Ingredients for 1 large or 2 smaller servings
8–10 cherry tomatoes
1 burrata – for this recipe, I used burrata purchased at Lidl
2 slices of purple bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
dried or fresh basil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
How to Prepare
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half or quarters, depending on their size.
Place them on a plate, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to combine.
Drain the burrata, place it on the tomatoes, and then open it up to let some of the creamy interior mix with the vegetables.
Toast the two slices of purple bread and serve alongside the burrata.
Tip: You can use both fresh and dried basil. Start with a little of the dried version, and adjust the seasoning after tasting.
Which one would you start your morning with?
Would you choose the quail egg toast with a bit of chili, or would you rather break a piece of crispy bread with the tomato burrata? Try both and find your favorite breakfast!
The nutritional values are estimates based on average ingredients and assumed weights. They may vary depending on the products and quantities used. The carbohydrate values do not include fiber.
