Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
When you want a breakfast that’s hearty, satisfying, and easy to make ahead, this Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a perfect choice. It’s full of protein and fiber, comes together quickly, and includes plenty of ideas for meal prep and toppings so you can build your own bowl exactly how you like it.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Equipment
- chef knife
- cutting boards
- nonstick sauté pan
- rubber spatulas
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ⅓ pound breakfast sausage
- 1 5 ounce package fresh spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa and sauteed vegetables and sausage.
- 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 milk. 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.
- Stir the ingredients to combine. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Serve warm.
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4657IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg