31/05/2026
Your first meal sets the tone for your blood sugar all day. Go high-protein, high-fibre, and you slow glucose absorption, extend satiety, and give your body something to actually work with. Black beans, eggs, halloumi. Simple science, great bowl.
Mediterranean Black Bean, Egg & Halloumi Breakfast Bowl
30g protein, 10g fibre | Serves 2
INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cooked black beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 eggs
100–150g Halloumi, sliced
1 handful spinach or rocket
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
Optional: chilli flakes
Optional: olives
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).
2. On a baking tray, toss the black beans, sliced red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. Roast for 20–25 minutes until the tomatoes are soft, slightly caramelised, and the onions are sweet and golden.
While the tray is roasting, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Fry the Halloumi slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Set aside.
5. In the same pan, cook the eggs to your preference (fried or poached works best for this bowl).
6. To assemble, layer spinach or rocket in a bowl.
7. Add the roasted black bean, tomato and onion mixture on top.
8. Place crispy Halloumi slices over the beans.
9. Top with eggs.
10 Finish with lemon juice, chilli flakes (if using), olives, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
