Breakfast Grain Bowl with Quinoa, Egg, and Spinach
Start your day with this nutritious Breakfast Grain Bowl, featuring fluffy quinoa, soft eggs, and fresh spinach. This vibrant dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s the perfect way to fuel your morning and keep you energized throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté for about 3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- In another pan, cook eggs sunny-side up or scrambled as desired (about 3 minutes).
- Fluff quinoa with a fork; layer it in bowls topped with sautéed spinach and eggs.
- Optional: Add feta cheese or avocado slices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 186mg