Authentic Persian Breakfast: Fresh Bread & Butter | Traditional Cooking by the Spring in Rural Iran

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 pot for eggs.

Carefully add eggs and boil for 8-10 minutes until hard-boiled.

Remove eggs and cool them in cold water.

Slice cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Arrange fresh herbs on a plate alongside cheese and olives.

Fry or grill slices of bread until golden brown.

Spread butter or olive oil on the warm bread.

Serve eggs with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Offer jam or honey for spreading on bread.

Prepare tea and serve hot alongside the meal.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a fresh touch.

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