Typical Persian Breakfast - Cooking with Yousef

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach provides nutrients while dried herbs are more affordable.

jam

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar

Honey is natural and can be less processed.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides good fats.

Boil water in a kettle for tea.

Pour boiling water over tea leaves in a teapot.

Cover with a cloth to steep the tea.

Pour tea into traditional Persian glasses, adding sugar to taste.

Prepare bread of choice, such as lavash or sangak.

Serve with feta cheese, walnuts, and fresh herbs.

Slice cucumbers and tomatoes for serving.

Fry eggs over easy as part of the breakfast.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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