Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printable)
Fluffy quinoa with sautéed veggies, avocado, and a perfectly cooked egg for a nourishing morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Quinoa Base
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Sautéed Vegetables
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 cup baby spinach
→ Toppings
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 avocado, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until softened. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
03 - In a separate small frying pan, cook the eggs to your preference — fried or poached works best for this bowl.
04 - Divide the fluffy quinoa between two serving bowls. Layer each with the sautéed vegetables, a cooked egg, sliced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Finish with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Quinoa at breakfast sounds unusual until you try it and realize it is basically a more satisfying version of oatmeal that keeps you full until lunch without the sugar crash.
- The entire bowl comes together in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee and scroll through your phone.
02 -
- Skipping the quinoa rinsing step will leave you with a soapy bitterness that no amount of feta can fix.
- Cooking the eggs last means they stay hot and runny, which matters more than you think when the yolk breaks over everything.
03 -
- Toasting the rinsed quinoa in the dry saucepan for one minute before adding water adds a nutty depth that most people never think to try.
- A drizzle of good hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes at the very end transforms this from a healthy breakfast into something you actually crave.