Veggie quinoa breakfast bowl recipe
Are you looking for new breakfast ideas? This Quinoa breakfast bowl recipe is from fellow blogger Rebecca and sounds amazing so I wanted to share it with you.
What is quinoa?
Quinoa is like a grain but actually is a seed and is pronounced keen-wah. It is used in a similar way to couscous.
Quinoa is high in protein and as such keeps you feeling fuller for longer which is great if you are trying to lose weight. It is usually used in main meals but can also be used for breakfast or in sweet desserts. This quinoa breakfast bowl is delicious.
Quinoa is cheap and great for budget meals. It can be found in the same area of supermarkets as couscous and dried pulses. Read more about quinoa.
Budget shopping tips
I try to ensure all of the recipes I make are accessible to everyone. By this, I mean that they do not use obscure hard-to-find ingredients.
I also believe that recipes should use as few ingredients as possible and avoid expensive ingredients. We would all much rather spend money on holidays than expensive ingredients wouldn’t we?
Buying herbs and spices in bulk is something I really recommend. It can save a lot of money in the long term but also mean you never run out! I find putting them on Amazon subscribe and save helps too! Additionally don’t forget to check out the yellow sticker reductions and freeze what you can.
Frozen vegetables are nutritionally just as good as fresh usually so do keep an eye for those too to save money. Do you have any particular frozen vegetables you love? Do share them with me it is always nice to hear people’s recommendations.
Rebecca – veggie quinoa breakfast bowl recipe creator
Rebecca is the owner of the blog Imperfect Mummy. Here where you will find only realistic parenting advice along with reviews, parenting tips, tricks and family recipes.
Rebecca is just about managing as a stay-at-home Mum to 3 boys and after living in Australia for 14 years now calls England home again. Rebecca also shared this quinoa burger recipe.
More recipes you may enjoy
If you are a fan of quinoa why not try my Tex-Mex quinoa recipe or my quinoa and black bean burgers?
Other recipes I would recommend are stuffed peppers and roasted plum salad.
If you are vegetarian or want to eat more vegetarian or plant-based meals I have a full list of vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Which meal do you struggle with ideas for on your weight loss plan? I have lists of breakfast ideas and lunch ideas if that helps you.
Veggie Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Quinoa breakfast bowl for an easy breakfast for one
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 Portion 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup of water
Broccoli, cut into florets
Mushrooms, sliced
Cheddar cheese, grated
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 egg
Instructions
Heat a little bit of olive oil in a pan over medium-high. Add broccoli and mushrooms, and stir-fry until cooked (around 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Combine milk, water, and quinoa in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring regularly, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Add vegetables, cheese and salt & pepper to the pot of quinoa and stir to combine. Cover and set aside.
Fry a sunny side–up egg.
Transfer the quinoa to a bowl, then top with the egg.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Hob
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 8.3 g
- Sodium: 2689.3 mg
- Fat: 21.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 66.5 g
- Protein: 32.7 g
