Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printable)
A wholesome protein-packed bowl with fluffy quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and a perfectly cooked egg topped with fresh herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small zucchini, diced
07 - 1 cup baby spinach
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Protein
09 - 2 large eggs
→ Sauce & Toppings
10 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the baby spinach and sauté until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - In a separate nonstick skillet, cook the eggs to your preferred doneness — fried, poached, or soft-boiled. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
04 - Divide the cooked quinoa evenly between two bowls. Layer the sautéed vegetables over the quinoa and place one egg in each bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs. Drizzle with sriracha or hot sauce if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm grains, crisp vegetables, and that liquid gold yolk creates something greater than the sum of its parts.
- It reheats beautifully, so you can prep the quinoa and veggies ahead and just fry an egg in the morning.
02 -
- Skipping the quinoa rinse will leave a soapy bitterness that no amount of feta or hot sauce can fix.
- Cooking the spinach too long turns it into a sad gray puddle, so add it last and pull the pan off heat quickly.
03 -
- Toast the rinsed quinoa in a dry pan for two minutes before adding water to bring out a subtle nutty flavor that transforms the entire bowl.
- Cover the egg skillet with a lid for the last minute of cooking to set the whites while keeping the yolk perfectly runny.