Turkish Sesame Bread with Cheese and Olives
A quick and satisfying breakfast or snack: toasted sesame bread topped with creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and fresh parsley. Served with tea, it's a simple taste of Turkey in minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 1 whole sesame bread (simit)
- 2 oz feta cheese
- 4 whole black olives
- 1 medium tomato
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 1 sesame bread horizontally and toast the cut sides in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 2
While the bread toasts, crumble the 2 oz feta cheese and slice the 1 tomato into thin rounds. Pit and halve the 4 black olives.
- 3
Drizzle the 1 tsp olive oil over the toasted bread, then layer the tomato slices and crumbled feta on top.
- 4
Scatter the olive halves and 2 tbsp chopped parsley over the cheese. Serve warm with tea on the side.
- 5
For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or red pepper flakes if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
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