Description
A nourishing breakfast bowl filled with fluffy quinoa, vibrant vegetables, and rich flavors to kickstart your morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170 g) quinoa
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup (100 g) spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced, for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water for 30 seconds to remove any bitterness. Drain well.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sautรฉ for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer the fluffy quinoa followed by the sautรฉed vegetables in four serving bowls. Top with sliced avocado.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg