Description
A wholesome and flavorful savory breakfast bowl featuring sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, topped with your choice of perfectly cooked eggs and creamy hummus. This vibrant dish is enhanced with garlic, quality olive oil, and Middle Eastern-inspired seasonings like Aleppo pepper and za’atar, making it a nutritious and satisfying way to start the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 4 eggs, cooked to your liking (soft boiled recommended)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, halved
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups hummus (homemade or quality store-bought)
- Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking and drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Seasoning of your choice (e.g., Aleppo pepper, za’atar – about 1 teaspoon each)
- Olives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Prepare the eggs to your preferred style. Soft boiled eggs are recommended; boil eggs for about 6-7 minutes to achieve a soft center. Alternatively, you can scramble or fry them. Cooked boiled eggs can also be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the halved mushrooms and season with kosher salt. Cook for approximately 7 minutes, turning occasionally until the mushrooms are browned on both sides.
- Cook tomatoes, spinach, and garlic: Add the cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms. Add another pinch of kosher salt and cook together for 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes are warmed through and the spinach has wilted.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked mushroom, spinach, and tomato mixture evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with a cooked egg, then spoon 1/2 cup of hummus into each. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the hummus for added richness if desired.
- Season and garnish: Sprinkle your preferred seasonings, about 1 teaspoon each of Aleppo pepper and za’atar, over each bowl. Add olives if using. Serve immediately and enjoy this savory, nutrient-rich breakfast.
Notes
- Soft boiled eggs are recommended for a creamy yolk, but you can scramble, fry, or boil to your preference.
- Hummus can be homemade or store-bought depending on your convenience.
- Feel free to add olives or other garnishes to enhance flavor and presentation.
- This dish can be easily adapted to be vegetarian by ensuring the hummus and seasonings meet dietary preferences.
- Prep vegetables ahead to save time during weekday mornings.
