Golden, toasty slices of rye bread form the base of this striking dish. They are layered with wilted emerald-green chard and creamy feta crumbles. Each toast is crowed with poached eggs, with bright yellow yolks glistening at centre. A sprinkle of fuchsia pickled onions and dark green dill fronds add vibrant pops of color.

Mediterranean Chard and Feta Toast with Poached Eggs

Name: Mediterranean Chard and Feta Toast with Poached Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 bunch of chard, 1 bunch washed and chopped; 4 thick slices of rye bread, 4 thick slices none; 200g of feta cheese, 200g crumbled; 4 large eggs, 4 large none; 1 red onion, 1 sliced and pickled; Fresh dill, to taste for garnish; 1 lemon, 1 zested and juiced; 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons none; Salt, to taste none; Black pepper, to taste none

Category Brunch

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 23, 2024

This Mediterranean-style brunch recipe melds the earthy tender chard with tangy feta cheese, soft poached eggs, and toasty rye bread. The dish is colorful, flavorful, and a comforting robust menu for the chilly weather.

Ingredients (for 4)

1 bunch of chard - 1 bunch - washed and chopped
4 thick slices of rye bread - 4 thick slices - none
200g of feta cheese - 200g - crumbled
4 large eggs - 4 large - none
1 red onion - 1 - sliced and pickled
Fresh dill - to taste - for garnish
1 lemon - 1 - zested and juiced
3 tablespoons of olive oil - 3 tablespoons - none
Salt - to taste - none
Black pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🍃🍋

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chard and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Step 2 - 🍞🔥🍴

Toast the slices of rye bread until crispy and brown.
Step 3 - 🥚💧🔥

Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Carefully poach the eggs one by one.
Step 4 - 🍞🍃🧀🥚

Spread each toast with a mound of sautéed chard, sprinkle crumbled feta over the top. Place a poached egg on each toast.
Step 5 - 🍋🌱🍽️

Garnish each toast with pickled onions, lemon zest and fresh dill. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and serve immediately.

Additional

This dish is ideally paired with a glass of fresh orange juice or a warm cup of strong coffee. You can also modify it by adding olives, capers or slices of ripe tomato for an extra Mediterranean touch. If you want to involve your kids in the cooking process, they can help with simple tasks such as crumbling the feta cheese or toasting the bread.