Quinoa & Egg Savory Breakfast Bowl
Fluffy quinoa topped with fried eggs, fresh salsa, and tender mixed greens. A satisfying, protein-packed morning bowl that is completely gluten-free.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Nicole + Lila
Nicole created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium…
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add the olive oil and crack the…
Add the olive oil and crack the egg into the skillet, cooking until the white is completely set and the yolk is cooked to your liking, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Look for: the white is completely set and the yolk is cooked to your liking
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Place the cooked quinoa in a wide…
Place the cooked quinoa in a wide bowl and warm in the microwave for 30 seconds if cold.
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Arrange the mixed greens on top of…
Arrange the mixed greens on top of the cooked quinoa.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Gently place the fried egg next to…
Gently place the fried egg next to the greens.
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Spoon the fresh salsa over the quinoa…
Spoon the fresh salsa over the quinoa and greens.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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