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.
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 I 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.
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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.
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recipe suggestions and 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.
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 1/2 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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Savory Egg, Sausage and Spinach Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Streamline a crave worthy breakfast with this make ahead recipe for a Savory Egg, Sausage and Spinach Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. The hearty protein packed breakfast is filling and keeps you energized all morning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/3 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 (5 ounce) package fresh spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cream
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the quinoa: In a small saucepan over medium high heat, add 2 cups of water and the quinoa. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables and sausage while the quinoa cooks: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter, onion, red bell pepper, garlic and breakfast sausage. Sauté and break the sausage up into small pieces. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the sausage is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the spinach and stir until it’s wilted.
- Add quinoa, vegetables and sausage to a bowl: In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa and sauteed vegetables and sausage.
- Scramble the eggs: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same sauté pan. Adjust the heat to medium low. Crack the eggs in a bowl and add the cream. Whisk to combine. Add the beaten eggs to the pan. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Let the eggs cook for a minute or so then begin to stir and scramble. Cook the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes or to your desired doneness. Add the scrambled eggs to the bowl with the quinoa, vegetables and sausage.
- Combine the ingredients: Stir the ingredients to combine. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- 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 crumble bacon, diced ham, diced pork roll or chopped Canadian bacon in place of the breakfast sausage.
- Add in some shredded or grated cheese. Tasty options are Parmesan, cheddar, feta and pepper jack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: cook on stove top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 719 mg
- Fat: 24.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34.5 g
- Fiber: 4.8 g
- Protein: 21.5 g
- Cholesterol: 234 mg
Keywords: quinoa breakfast bowl, high protein quinoa breakfast bowl, savory quinoa breakfast bowl, meal prep breakfast
This breakfast bowl is perfect for meal prep and a delicious start to the day. It’s even great for lunch! Thanks for sharing.
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What a great idea this savory quinoa breakfast bowl! Hearty, healthy, and tasty!
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I love savory breakfasts and this quinoa bowl looks so hearty and flavorful! I’m thinking this can be made ahead, meal-prep style, and so it would be so satisfying to start my weekdays with such a healthy bowlful. I will make it over the weekend and report back!
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This quinoa in this is so delicious and so hearty and healthy! We absolutely loved this to start our day!
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Love quinoa any time of the day. I always have a batch in the fridge ready to go. Definitely try this recipe for breakfast. Thank you!
I made this mid-week for some meal planning and it’s so good! Not only is it simple to make but I’m so glad it makes a lot so I can eat on it throughout the week!!
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I am on a very strict diet, and I sometimes run out of ideas about what to eat for breakfast. I love this bowl. Heatly option and packed with protein.
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I like your idea of adding any kind of veggie to this but I specifically liked the idea of adding zucchini! Great versatile recipe!
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This bowl is full of protein and nutrients and seems like a great meal to the start the day off with.
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This breakfast bowl is so easy to make, filling, and delicious! I prepared enough to last me throughout the week so I don’t have to think about breakfast this coming week.
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