Quinoa & Egg Savory Breakfast Bowl
A warm breakfast bowl packed with fluffy quinoa, fried eggs, tangy goat cheese, and fresh salsa over mixed greens. Quick, flavorful, and loaded with protein to start your day strong.
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
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
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
Pre-cook a batch of quinoa earlier in the week for a quick morning assembly in under 5 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a medium skillet…
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, tilting to coat the pan surface.
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Crack eggs into the hot skillet
Crack eggs into the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the egg whites are set and opaque, then remove the pan from heat.
Look for: the egg whites are set and opaque, then remove the pan from heat
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Place mixed greens into a serving bowl…
Place mixed greens into a serving bowl to create a fresh leafy base.
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Add warm cooked quinoa to the bowl…
Add warm cooked quinoa to the bowl alongside the mixed greens.
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Transfer the cooked eggs gently on top…
Transfer the cooked eggs gently on top of the quinoa and greens.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spoon salsa over the eggs and top…
Spoon salsa over the eggs and top with goat cheese before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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