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Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl - A Nutritious Start to Your Day

Start your day right with this Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. This hearty dish combines fluffy quinoa with a medley of sautéed vegetables and a perfectly poached egg, making it a nutritious choice for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For Topping
  • 4 large eggs poached or fried
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Method
 

Prepare the Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the diced bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with the sautéed vegetable mixture.
  3. Add a poached or fried egg on top of each bowl.
  4. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms based on your preference. For extra protein, consider adding avocado or chickpeas. Enjoy this nutritious breakfast bowl warm!