An Italian Inspired Delight
I’m always on the lookout for new recipes that healthy and easy to make, 
but I also find variety to be important. Usually I explore all types of cuisine to find what I’m looking for: American, Indian, Asian, Mexican, etc. Because I was raised in an Italian household, I often find myself gravitating towards Italian food, but I’ve been very conscious about expanding my horizons because I want my daughter to enjoy a wide variety of cuisines; however, this Italian girl just couldn’t resist this recipe for Italian Breakfast Panzanella. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Servings: 4-6 / Time: 30 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or sherry vinegar, more as desired
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn
- 10 small or 5 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 16 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 3 peaches, pitted and sliced
- 4 to 5 cups cubed crusty bread
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup roster chickpeas (optional)
- 1 to 2 fried eggs per person
- sliced fresh basil
DIRECTIONS
- In the bottom of a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic, mustard, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Add the onion, and corn and toss until coated.
- Let sit for 10 minutes while you prep everything else.
- To the bowl, add the tomatoes, peaches, bread, and half the basil. Toss to combine, adding more olive oil if the bread is too dry, and more lemon, salt, and pepper, to taste.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes so that the juices can soak into the bread. Give it a toss, then top with the remaining fresh basil and the chickpeas, if using.
- Transfer about 1 cup to each plate and let it come to room temp while you make the eggs and pour your coffee.
- Fry the eggs and top them onto the plates with the panzanella.
- Add freshly sliced basil and pinches of salt and pepper.
- Enjoy your Italian Breakfast Panzanella!
I want to thank Jeanine Donofrio at Love And Lemons for providing this tasty breakfast dish.
More Healthy Recipes
Keeping variety in your meals and snacks is important. Besides this healthy Italian Breakfast Panzanella, I have included below a couple other healthy recipes I’ve shared. Check back with our blog for more to come so you have a nice stockpile of healthy meal options readily available and you can stay on track to reaching your health and fitness goals.
- Pesto Spaghetti Squash Salad
- Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oats
- Overnight Oat Parfaits with Rhubarb Chia Jam
- 2 Healthy Porridge Recipes
- Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Meatballs
- Five Different Frittatas
- Hearty and Healthy Breakfast Burrito
- Veggie Frittata Muffins
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