Description
A quick and nutritious savory breakfast bowl featuring sautéed cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooked quinoa, a hard-boiled egg, creamy avocado, and cottage cheese, perfect for a balanced and flavorful morning meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Greens
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- Handful of fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 small ripe avocado, thinly sliced
Proteins and Dairy
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
Grains and Oils
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Sauté until the spinach wilts and cherry tomatoes soften slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Assemble the breakfast bowl: While the vegetables cook, take a bowl and layer 1 cup of cooked quinoa seasoned with salt, half of the hard-boiled egg sliced or chopped, thin slices of a small ripe avocado, and ¼ cup of cottage cheese.
- Add sautéed veggies and finish: Once the spinach and tomatoes are ready, add them on top of the quinoa bowl. Drizzle a bit more olive oil over everything and sprinkle with black sesame seeds if using.
- Serve and enjoy: Mix gently if desired and enjoy your savory, balanced breakfast bowl!
Notes
- Note 1: Use good-quality olive oil, extra virgin if possible, for the best flavor.
- Note 2: Cherry tomatoes can be halved for quicker cooking and more even sauté.
- Note 3: Quinoa can be cooked ahead of time and refrigerated for convenience.
- Note 4: Hard-boiled eggs can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
