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A smiling woman wearing a green sweater holds a ceramic bowl containing a delicious Quinoa Veggie Breakfast Bowl, topped with a perfect sunny-side-up egg, sautéed mushrooms, and broccoli.
Stav Kogan

Quinoa Veggie Breakfast Bowl

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 855

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup (3.2 oz / 90g) Quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
  • 0.5 cup (4.1 oz / 118g) Water
  • 0.5 cup (4.2 oz / 120g) Full-fat coconut milk
  • 1.0 unit (1.7 oz / 50g) Large egg
  • 0.5 cup (1.4 oz / 40g) Mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 0.25 cup (0.8 oz / 22g) Broccoli, finely chopped
  • 1.0 tbsp (0.5 oz / 14g) Extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup (1.0 oz / 28g) Shredded cheese (white cheddar or feta recommended)
  • 0.1 tsp (0.5g) Fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the 1.0 tbsp (0.5 oz / 14g) of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the 0.5 cup (1.4 oz / 40g) of sliced mushrooms and 0.25 cup (0.8 oz / 22g) of broccoli, sautéing for about 5.0 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
  2. In a separate medium saucepan, combine the 0.5 cup (3.2 oz / 90g) of rinsed quinoa, 0.5 cup (4.1 oz / 118g) of water, and 0.5 cup (4.2 oz / 120g) of coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil before lowering the heat to a simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed.
  3. Gently fold the sautéed vegetables and the 0.25 cup (1.0 oz / 28g) of shredded cheese into the cooked quinoa, seasoning with the 0.1 tsp (0.5g) of salt and pepper, then cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt while you prepare the egg.
  4. Wipe the skillet clean and fry the 1. 0 unit (1.7 oz / 50g) egg over medium-low heat until the whites are opaque and set, but the yolk is still runny (sunny-side up style).
  5. Spoon the warm quinoa and vegetable mixture into a deep bowl and carefully slide the fried egg on top to finish your Quinoa Veggie Breakfast Bowl.
  6. Rinse Your Quinoa Thoroughly: Even if the package says "pre-rinsed," give your quinoa a quick rinse in a fine-mesh strainer. This removes the saponin, a natural coating that can leave a bitter or "soapy" aftertaste in your breakfast bowl.
  7. Don't Overcrowd the Skillet: When sautéing your mushrooms, make sure they have enough space in the pan. If they are piled on top of each other, they will steam instead of brown, losing that savory, caramelized flavor that makes this dish pop.
  8. Master the Coconut Milk Ratio: Using full-fat canned coconut milk creates a rich, porridge-like consistency. If you prefer a lighter Quinoa Veggie Breakfast Bowl, you can swap the coconut milk for unsweetened almond milk or additional water.
    The Perfect Runny Yolk: To get a picture-perfect sunny-side-up egg, cook it on medium-low heat and cover the pan with a lid for the last 30 seconds. This sets the whites perfectly while keeping the yolk liquid and golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 855kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 26gFat: 64g

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