Description
Discover how to make delicious breakfast bowls with quinoa and fresh veggies. Start your day with a healthy and satisfying meal that will keep you energized!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (185 g)
- 2 cups water (480 ml)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (170 g)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (60 g)
- 2 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Optional: hot sauce or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh sieve.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add chopped bell pepper and diced zucchini to the skillet.
- Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach.
- Cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a separate nonstick skillet, cook eggs to your preference (fried or scrambled).
- Divide quinoa among serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with sautéed vegetables and cooked eggs.
- Add sliced avocado on top of each bowl.
- Serve with optional hot sauce or salsa if desired.
Notes
- Consider adding cooked chicken or tofu to the vegetable mix for a protein boost.
- Enhance the flavor of the dish by experimenting with spices like cumin or paprika.
- Before serving, squeeze lemon juice over the finished bowls for a touch of freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 15g
Keywords: 1. Quinoa breakfast bowls, 2. Veggie quinoa bowls, 3. Healthy breakfast recipe, 4. Quinoa and veggies, 5. Easy breakfast bowls
