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Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with Peppers and Kale

A savory, protein-packed quinoa breakfast bowl topped with sautéed peppers, kale, avocado, and a sunnyside-up egg.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vegetable broth see note
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast to taste
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil for sautéing
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into matchsticks
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into matchsticks
  • 1 head kale chopped
  • 2 eggs sunnyside up
  • 1/2 large avocado sliced

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the quinoa, 1 Tbsp avocado oil, turmeric, grated ginger, lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp sea salt; return to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until most liquid is absorbed, about 12–15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork, cover, and let sit 5 minutes; stir in the nutritional yeast and taste for seasoning.
  5. While the quinoa rests, heat 2 Tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add the red and green bell pepper matchsticks and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but still slightly crisp, about 5–8 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the chopped kale to the skillet, cover, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  9. In a separate nonstick skillet, fry 2 eggs sunny-side up to your preferred doneness.
  10. Divide the quinoa between 3 bowls, top each with the sautéed onions, peppers, kale, a sunny-side-up egg, and slices of avocado.
  11. Season bowls with additional sea salt or a squeeze of lemon if desired and serve.

Notes

  • You can use water or chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • Make this low FODMAP by omitting the onion.