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Quinoa breakfast bowl recipe.
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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Savory quinoa breakfast bowl with vegetables and poached eggs, made with cooked quinoa and simple ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for serving
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa from about 2/3 cup dry
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 4 large eggs
  • Toppings: sliced avocado and tomatoes

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the cooked quinoa, spinach, ½ teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and oregano. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Divide the warm quinoa-spinach mixture between two bowls.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl, swirl the water, and gently slip the eggs in one at a time. Poach for about 3 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon, and add two eggs on top of each bowl.
  • Sprinkle the remaining salt on top of the poached eggs, drizzle with olive oil, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Poaching eggs is tricky! Don't worry if they don't come out perfectly. Read more of my tips on how to poach eggs.
  • Storage: If you have leftover quinoa mixture, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat until warmed through. Add a splash of water while heating to help loosen it up. Serve with fresh poached eggs! Freezing is not recommended. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1687IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg

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