Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printable)
Protein-rich quinoa bowl with vegetables and fried egg for a wholesome morning start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa (white, red, or tricolor)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup baby spinach
04 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
→ Protein
06 - 2 large eggs
→ Garnish & Flavor
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, chopped
10 - 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat half the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and red bell pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
02 - Add the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Sauté for 2 more minutes, until spinach wilts.
03 - Stir in the cooked quinoa, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until heated through.
04 - Divide the quinoa-vegetable mixture between two bowls.
05 - In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and fry the eggs to your desired doneness.
06 - Place an egg on top of each bowl. Garnish with avocado slices, feta, and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of warm quinoa and a runny egg yolk creates an instant sauce that coats every bite
- You can prep the quinoa days ahead and this breakfast comes together in under 10 minutes
- It somehow manages to feel fancy enough for brunch while being totally casual on a Tuesday
02 -
- Cold quinoa straight from the refrigerator can make the whole dish feel lukewarm. Let it sit at room temperature while you prep the vegetables, or add an extra minute to the heating process.
- The pan temperature matters more than you think. Too hot and your vegetables will char before the quinoa warms through. Too cool and everything will steam instead of getting those nice caramelized edges.
03 -
- Season your vegetables before adding the quinoa. The salt draws out moisture from the tomatoes and onions, creating a pan sauce that coats the quinoa.
- If your quinoa seems dry, add a splash of water or vegetable broth when you toss it in the pan. It'll steam and plump up again.