Sunday Turkish Breakfast Spread

Name: Sunday Turkish Breakfast Spread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Black Olives (Pitted or unpitted); 1/2 cup Green Olives (Pitted or unpitted); 100 grams White Cheese (Such as Feta or a Turkish beyaz peynir); 100 grams Yellow Cheese (Such as Kashkaval or a similar mild cheese); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved); 1 medium Cucumber (Sliced); 4 units Large Eggs (Boiled to your preference); 2-4 servings Turkish Simit or Bread (Freshly baked); 3 tablespoons Honey (For drizzling); 50 grams Butter (Softened); 150 grams Turkish Sausage (Sujuk) (Cooked and sliced); 1 cup Red Grapes (Washed); 1/4 cup Walnuts (Shelled); 1 cup Strawberries (Washed and hulled); 1 medium Orange (Sliced); 1 handful Arugula or Rocket (For garnish (optional)); 4 cups Turkish Tea (Freshly brewed); 4 glasses Orange Juice (Freshly squeezed or store-bought)

Indulge in a delightful and vibrant Sunday Turkish breakfast spread, perfect for sharing with family and friends. This recipe focuses on assembling a traditional Turkish breakfast platter featuring an array of fresh vegetables, cheeses, olives, boiled eggs, cooked Turkish sausage (sujuk), fresh fruits, nuts, and classic accompaniments like simit, butter, and honey. Served with freshly brewed Turkish tea and orange juice, this spread offers a rich variety of flavors and textures, making for a memorable start to your day.

#Breakfast

#Brunch

#Turkish

#Platter

#Spread

#Mediterranean

#Healthy-ish

#Weekend Meal

#No-Cook

Complete Turkish Breakfast Spread

Recipe Information

30m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Turkish

Silent

Nutrition (per serving)

700

Calories

30g

Protein

70g

Carbs

35g

Fat

Assorted Cheeses and Olives with Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Fresh Fruits, Walnuts, and Honey

Instructions

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Boil the large eggs to your desired doneness, approximately 7-10 minutes for a medium to hard-boiled egg. Once cooked, let them cool slightly, peel, and set aside.
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Boil the large eggs to your desired doneness, approximately 7-10 minutes for a medium to hard-boiled egg. Once cooked, let them cool slightly, peel, and set aside.
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For easier peeling, transfer hot eggs immediately to an ice bath after boiling.
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Cook the sliced Turkish sausage (sujuk) in a pan over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
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Cook the sliced Turkish sausage (sujuk) in a pan over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
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Sujuk is often quite flavorful, so no additional seasoning is usually needed.
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Wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber. Arrange them on a serving plate.
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Wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber. Arrange them on a serving plate.
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Use a mix of colorful tomatoes for a more appealing presentation.
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Prepare the fruits and nuts. Wash strawberries and grapes. Slice the orange into segments or rounds. Arrange strawberries, grapes, orange slices, and walnuts on separate small dishes or alongside other components.
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Prepare the fruits and nuts. Wash strawberries and grapes. Slice the orange into segments or rounds. Arrange strawberries, grapes, orange slices, and walnuts on separate small dishes or alongside other components.
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Ensure fruits are completely dry before arranging to prevent water residue on the platter.
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Arrange the cheeses and olives. Cut the white and yellow cheeses into desired shapes (cubes, slices) and place them on a serving platter with the black and green olives.
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Arrange the cheeses and olives. Cut the white and yellow cheeses into desired shapes (cubes, slices) and place them on a serving platter with the black and green olives.
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Allow cheeses to come to room temperature for optimal flavor.
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Prepare the bread and spreads. Arrange the simit or Turkish bread in a basket. Place softened butter in a small dish and honey in a honey pot or small bowl.
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Prepare the bread and spreads. Arrange the simit or Turkish bread in a basket. Place softened butter in a small dish and honey in a honey pot or small bowl.
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Warm the simit slightly for a more authentic experience.
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Assemble the main platter. Artfully arrange the peeled boiled eggs and cooked sujuk alongside the prepared vegetables, cheeses, olives, fruits, and nuts on a large serving board or individual plates. Garnish with arugula or rocket if desired.
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Assemble the main platter. Artfully arrange the peeled boiled eggs and cooked sujuk alongside the prepared vegetables, cheeses, olives, fruits, and nuts on a large serving board or individual plates. Garnish with arugula or rocket if desired.
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Think about contrasting colors and textures for an appealing presentation.
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Prepare the beverages. Brew fresh Turkish tea and pour orange juice into glasses.
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Prepare the beverages. Brew fresh Turkish tea and pour orange juice into glasses.
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Serve tea in traditional small tulip-shaped glasses for an authentic touch.
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Serve the complete Sunday Turkish breakfast spread immediately and enjoy!
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Serve the complete Sunday Turkish breakfast spread immediately and enjoy!
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Encourage guests to try a little bit of everything to experience the full range of flavors.