Streamline breakfast with this make ahead recipe for a Savory Egg, Sausage and Spinach Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. It's a hearty protein packed start to the day and keeps you energized all morning.

A quinoa breakfast bowl with eggs, bell peppers and spinach.

Are you a morning person? I definitely am not. I have aspirations of waking up before the sun rises to practice yoga, throw in a load of laundry and eat a leisurely breakfast. My aim is accomplish these herculean tasks before heading out the door to cook for one of my personal chef clients.

But alas, it's not in the cards. Introducing a meal prep quinoa breakfast bowl. Fellow sleepy heads, this hearty meal will fuel you all morning long.

why you'll love a quinoa breakfast bowl

Not only is a quinoa breakfast bowl healthy, it's hearty too. Loaded with nutty, protein packed quinoa, sauteed onion, red bell pepper, spinach and breakfast sausage and fluffy scrambled eggs, this bowl of goodness is so delicious. The bowls are prefect for meal prep. I just need to heat and eat at breakfast time.

Eggs, spinach, quinoa, onion, garlic, breakfast sausage and red bell pepper on the counter.

the ingredients

quinoa
salted butter
onion
red bell pepper
garlic
breakfast sausage
spinach
large eggs
kosher salt
pepper

how to make quinoa breakfast bowls

Make the quinoa: Cook the quinoa in water and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables and breakfast sausage: Sauté onion, red bell pepper, garlic and breakfast sausage. Then add spinach and stir and cook until wilted.
Add quinoa, vegetables and sausage to a bowl.
Scramble the eggs: Whisk the eggs along with a couple tablespoons cream. Whole milk or half and half work too. Cook the eggs in butter until your desired doneness.
Combine the ingredients: Add the scrambled eggs to the bowl with the quinoa, vegetables and sausage and stir to combine. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Serve warm.

expert tips

For added flavor, cook the quinoa in either beef, chicken or vegetable stock instead of water.

Substitute your favorite vegetables in this hearty breakfast bowl. Try mushrooms, zucchini, kale, or broccoli.

Try crumbled bacon, diced ham, diced pork roll or chopped Canadian bacon instead of breakfast sausage.

Add in some shredded or grated cheese. Tasty options are Parmesan, cheddar, feta and pepper jack.

2 storage bowls with single servings of quinoa breakfast bowl.

can yo meal prep quinoa breakfast bowls?

A grab and heat breakfast are a lifesaver in the morning. It's super easy to meal prep these savory quinoa breakfast bowls. Prepare the recipe according to the directions and cool completely. Portion the quinoa into microwave safe bowls, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To serve, heat for about 1 ½ minutes on 60% power in the microwave and enjoy.

If I only eat a couple of the bowls during the week, I freeze the rest for up to 2 months. Either take out of the freezer the night before and store in the fridge or add an extra minute when heating from frozen.

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A spoon in a savory quinoa breakfast bowl.

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