Description
Kickstart your morning with a vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean breakfast bowl, combining fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and balanced nutrition for an energizing start to your day.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cooked quinoa or farro
1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1 boiled or poached egg (or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or roasted chickpeas for a plant-based option)
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: lemon wedge for squeezing, balsamic vinegar drizzle, or nuts/seeds for topping
Instructions
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Cook the quinoa or farro according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.
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Arrange the spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber over the grain base.
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Add the protein of your choice: a boiled/poached egg, Greek yogurt, or roasted chickpeas.
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Add the sliced avocado and drizzle olive oil over the bowl.
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Season with chopped parsley, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Optional: Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice for a grain-free version.
Spice it up by adding harissa sauce or spiced roasted chickpeas.
For a sweeter variation, use Greek yogurt, dates, pear slices, and toasted almonds with honey.
Adjust ingredients based on seasonal produce for maximum freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook (assembly), Cooking (for grains/proteins)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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