Defeat Diabetes

< 1 min read

Having some hard-boiled eggs on hand in the fridge will make our Turkish Brunch even easier to prepare. While watermelon has fewer carbohydrates than blueberries per 100g, be mindful of the quantity as it’s an easy fruit to overconsume.

Turkish Brunch

Freshness on a plate! Tantalise your tastebuds with sweet and salty flavours that combine to create a perfect summer brunch.
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Meal Type Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Dietary Gluten free, Keto, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  
  • 6 eggs
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • 16 black olives
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 2 small slices watermelon
Instructions
 
  • Bring a small pan of cold water to a boil (there should be enough liquid to cover all six eggs). Once boiling, gently ease the eggs into the water using a spoon. Cook eggs for 6½ minutes, drain, then plunge into cold water to cool and peel.

  • Assemble all the ingredients on a plate and enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Add some more cheese or ham for extra protein and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if you prefer.
 
Tip: While watermelon has fewer carbohydrates than blueberries per 100g, be mindful of the quantity as it’s an easy fruit to overconsume.
Nutrition (per serve)
Net Carbs: 8.3gProtein: 29.4gFat: 30.8gFiber: 2.6g
Keyword Egg, Feta cheese, Tomato

Related articles

12 surprising high carb Christmas treats (and the smart swaps to stay low carb)
9 things the Australian government could do to reduce the type 2 diabetes burden
Dr Brukner’s plea to the 2023 Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes
What’s the link between type 2 diabetes, sodium, magnesium and potassium?
By Defeat Diabetes

< 1 min read

Top tips to stay low carb when travelling
By Defeat Diabetes

2 mins read

Our Low Carb Baking eCookbook is here!

Join Australia's first doctor-led, evidence-based program transforming the lives of those with pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.

  • Deep-dive lessons
  • Video masterclasses
  • Easy-to-read articles
  • 250+ low carb recipes
  • Weekly meal plans
  • Community support
>