Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Quinoa is my go to. A great protein-packed seed (that eats like rice)! It's packed with 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source that also happens to be high in fiber (helping your gut do its thing while supporting your microbiome.
The beauty of this breakfast is you get a wonderfully balanced meal that will fuel your day with yummy pre and probiotics! Plus you can do several riffs on this: adding bananas, or peaches or any nut variations as well!
I usually do a few cups of quinoa at a time and add it to my Thai and Mexican dishes in place of rice.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cooked white quinoa
- ⅔ cup yogurt Greek, unsweetened
*replace with unsweetened coconut yogurt if histamine senstive!
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc) *remove is histamine sensitive!
- 2 strawberries large, chopped or sliced
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or raisins optional
- 1-2 tablespoons honey to preferred sweetness
*Variations: Bananas, Peaches and chopped apples are other great choices!
Not all foods are created equal.
Eat well. Stay awesome!
Instructions
- To cook 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, you will need 2 cups of water. The stovetop method requires more water than the Instant Pot method.
- Rinse the quinoa and strain. Add to a medium-sized saucepan with water (1:2 ratio). Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir the quinoa occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- Once the quinoa reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This resting period allows the quinoa to absorb any remaining moisture and results in a fluffy texture.
- After the resting time, uncover the pot and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
Assembling the Bowls
You can use this recipe as a template and add a variety of toppings. I recommend ½ cup of cooked quinoa with ⅔ cup of Greek yogurt as a base per serving. You can increase the amounts for a more filling portion (to suit macro requirements). Drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Top with seasonal fruit or berries.
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcal
Carbohydrates: 68g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Sodium: 88mg
Potassium: 741mg
Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 31g
Vitamin A: 195IU
Vitamin C: 20mg
Calcium: 254mg
Iron: 3mg
