Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Roasted Vegetables and a Poached Egg Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for poaching the eggs)
- Optional toppings: Avocado slices, fresh herbs, hot sauce
Instructions:
- Cook the Quinoa:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water or vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- Roast the Vegetables:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and red bell pepper with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
- Prepare the Spinach:
- In the last few minutes of roasting, add the fresh spinach to the baking sheet and roast until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Poach the Eggs:
- Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the white vinegar to the simmering water.
- Crack one egg into a small bowl.
- Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon and carefully slide the egg into the center.
- Poach the egg for about 3-4 minutes, or until the white is set and the yolk is still runny.
- Remove the poached egg with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Repeat with the second egg.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowl:
- Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls.
- Top with the roasted vegetables and a poached egg.
- Add any optional toppings like avocado slices, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Serve:
- Serve the quinoa breakfast bowls immediately while the eggs are warm and the vegetables are fresh.
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