Description
A vibrant breakfast bowl filled with quinoa, sautéed greens, and topped with creamy avocado and nuts for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds)
- 2 eggs or 1 cup cubed tofu
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, or basil)
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Lemon juice or your favorite dressing
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it in a saucepan with double the amount of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach or kale, and sauté until just wilted.
- Cook the eggs to your preference in the same skillet, or sauté the cubed tofu until golden brown.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed greens, protein choice, and cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and toss gently.
- Top with creamy avocado slices, nuts and seeds, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with lemon juice or dressing.
- Serve and enjoy every flavorful bite!
Notes
For meal prep, prepare quinoa and greens the night before. Store in the refrigerator and assemble fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg