High-Protein Breakfast Bowl
A delicious and nutritious breakfast bowl packed with protein, greens, and topped with your favorite additions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: salsa, Greek yogurt, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it under cold water, then cooking according to package instructions, typically 2 parts water to 1 part quinoa, simmering until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the eggs by heating a non-stick skillet, adding olive oil, and scrambling the eggs until just set.
- Sauté the spinach in the same skillet until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the bowl with quinoa as the base, layered with scrambled eggs, spinach, black beans, and sliced avocado.
- Top the bowl off with your favorite toppings like Greek yogurt, salsa, or hot sauce.
Notes
For meal prep, store components separately and assemble when ready to eat. Experiment with different toppings and substitutes for variety!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: breakfast bowl, high-protein, healthy breakfast, quinoa, eggs