5 savory toast ideas for breakfast to boost your day

|Sonia Montero Bianchi
5 idées de tartine salée au petit déjeuner pour booster votre journée

5 savory toast ideas for breakfast to boost your day

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet it's often neglected or overly sweet. To start the day off right, why not opt for savory toasts , rich in nutrients and flavor? Enhanced with extra virgin olive oil, these toasts will give you the energy you need to face the day. Discover 5 simple and delicious ideas.

1. Avocado toast, poached egg and olive oil

Ingredients :

  • 1 slice of toasted wholemeal bread
  • 1/2 mashed avocado
  • 1 poached egg
  • 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, sesame seeds

Preparation :

Mash the avocado on the toast, add the poached egg, season with salt and pepper, then drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for a crunchy touch.

Why it's good for you: Avocado provides healthy fats, egg provides protein, and olive oil provides antioxidants.

2. Tomato, mozzarella and basil tartine

Ingredients :

  • 1 slice of toasted country bread
  • 1 fresh sliced tomato
  • 1 ball of mozzarella
  • A few fresh basil leaves
  • 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, pepper

Preparation :

Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on the toasted bread, add the fresh basil, season and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Why it's good for you: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, and mozzarella provides calcium.

3. Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill tartine

Ingredients :

  • 1 slice of toasted rye bread
  • 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
  • 2 slices of smoked salmon
  • A few sprigs of fresh dill
  • 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • Lemon juice

Preparation :

Spread the cream cheese on the bread, add the smoked salmon, dill, a drizzle of olive oil and a few drops of lemon.

Why it's good for you: Salmon is rich in omega-3, which is excellent for the brain and heart.

4. Toast with hummus, grilled vegetables and olive oil

Ingredients :

  • 1 slice of toasted wholemeal bread
  • 2 tablespoons of hummus
  • Grilled vegetables (zucchini, peppers, eggplant)
  • 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • Pumpkin seeds

Preparation :

Spread the hummus on the bread, add the grilled vegetables, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Why it's good for you: Hummus is rich in plant-based protein and fiber, ideal for a vegetarian breakfast.

5. Tartine with cured ham, arugula and parmesan

Ingredients :

  • 1 slice of toasted multigrain bread
  • 2 slices of raw ham
  • A handful of rocket
  • Parmesan shavings
  • 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • Pepper

Preparation :

Arrange the prosciutto on the bread, add the rocket, the parmesan shavings, a drizzle of olive oil and a turn of the pepper mill.

Why it's good for you: Raw ham provides protein, and rocket is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Conclusion

These 5 savory toast ideas are simple, quick to prepare, and delicious. They'll give you the energy you need to start your day right, while also letting you enjoy the benefits of extra virgin olive oil. Feel free to vary the ingredients according to your tastes and the season!

Questions fréquentes

FAQ: Savory toast for breakfast

1. Why choose savory toast for breakfast?

They offer:

  • an intake of protein and healthy fats,
  • stable energy without blood sugar spikes
  • a better feeling of satiety than a sugary breakfast.

2. What type of bread should I choose for savory open-faced sandwiches?

Prioritize:

  • wholemeal bread,
  • rye bread,
  • whole-grain bread,

for fiber intake and better digestion.

3. Can these open-faced sandwiches be prepared in advance?

Some, yes:

  • Hummus and grilled vegetables should be kept in the fridge.
  • The avocado should be prepared at the last minute to prevent it from turning brown.

4. Which olive oil should be used to enhance these toasts?

Opt for extra virgin olive oil:

  • with green fruitiness for intense flavors,
  • rich in polyphenols,
  • preferably single varietal like Manzanilla Cacereña.

5. Are these open-faced sandwiches suitable for a vegetarian diet?

Yes, several options are vegetarian:

  • avocado and egg,
  • tomato and mozzarella,
  • hummus and grilled vegetables.
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Article written by Sonia Montero Bianchi, producer and founder of Casa Montero y Bianchi.
Owner of a family olive grove in the Sierra de Gata (Spain), she controls every step: manual and machine harvesting, extraction in less than 5 hours, selection of the
Rare Manzanilla Cacereña variety and premium bottling.