Savory Quinoa & Egg Breakfast Bowl
Start your morning with protein-packed eggs and fiber-rich quinoa. Fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes add bright flavor and essential vitamins to this quick, satisfying bowl.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot
Time saver
Batch-cook a large pot of quinoa over the weekend and keep it in the fridge so this breakfast comes together in just a few minutes on busy mornings.
Do these three things first
- 1Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat a small drizzle of olive oil…
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Heat a small drizzle of olive oil…
Heat a small drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and blister, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Toss in the baby spinach along with…
Toss in the baby spinach along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute just until the spinach wilts, then transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl over your cooked quinoa.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, add a tiny bit more oil if needed. Crack the eggs directly into the pan and cook them to your preference, either fried or gently scrambled.
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Place the cooked eggs over the quinoa…
Place the cooked eggs over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Finish with a final pinch of salt and pepper, or a dash of hot sauce if you like a little heat.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch-cook a large pot of quinoa…
Batch-cook a large pot of quinoa over the weekend and keep it in the fridge so this breakfast comes together in just a few minutes on busy mornings.
Coffee and tea can inhibit iron…
Coffee and tea can inhibit iron absorption. If you struggle with fatigue, try having your morning cup about an hour before or after this iron-rich meal.
If you want to increase the…
If you want to increase the healthy fats and fiber even further, a few slices of fresh avocado make an excellent addition to this bowl.
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