Mediterranean Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A savory, protein-packed breakfast bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, perfectly cooked eggs, and salty feta. Brimming with Mediterranean flavors and finished with kalamata olives for a satisfying start to your day.
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Before you start
Your 7-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Batch-cook quinoa on Sundays and store it in the fridge so you can scoop out portions for fast, high-protein breakfasts all week.
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
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Heat a splash of olive oil in…
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Heat a splash of olive oil in…
Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked quinoa and a pinch of dried oregano, stirring for about 1 minute to warm through and crisp slightly.
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Push the quinoa to one side of…
Push the quinoa to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs directly into the empty space, seasoning them with salt and black pepper.
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Fry or softly scramble the eggs to…
Fry or softly scramble the eggs to your preference, then gently fold them together with the warm quinoa.
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Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl…
Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl and top with the crumbled feta and halved kalamata olives.
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Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon…
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if you have it on hand, and serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch-cook quinoa on Sundays and store…
Batch-cook quinoa on Sundays and store it in the fridge so you can scoop out portions for fast, high-protein breakfasts all week.
Letting cooked quinoa cool in the…
Letting cooked quinoa cool in the fridge overnight before reheating actually increases its resistant starch, which is fantastic for your gut and blood sugar.
If you want a little more…
If you want a little more volume and fiber, toss a handful of fresh baby spinach into the pan when you warm the quinoa.
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