A simple breakfast quinoa bowl made with asparagus, lime, and fresh herbs. The perfect healthy breakfast any day of the week.
Author:Ashley
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:2 people 1x
Category:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh asparagus, sliced at a diagonal
3/4 cup bell pepper, small dice
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt and pepper
2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
3/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 medium lime, zest, and juice
2-4 large eggs (2 eggs for 1 egg per person or 4 eggs for 2 eggs per person)
1 tablespoon vinegar
lime for serving
Instructions
Cook the Quinoa
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
Place the cooked quinoa in a container with a lid and put it in the fridge to cool for a couple of hours. This step will create fluffy quinoa. Feel free to do this step the day before.
Sauté the Asparagus
Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Once heated, drizzle in the olive oil.
Add the asparagus, bell pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, just enough to tenderize the asparagus while still maintaining a crunch.
Add the quinoa, parsley, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir and fry to mix. Cook for 3-5 minutes; cook enough to warm the quinoa. While the quinoa warms up, poach the eggs.
Poach the Eggs
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer.
Add the vinegar.
Gently crack an egg into a small bowl.
Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water and carefully slide the egg into the center.
Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny.
Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the poached egg
Build the Breakfast Bowl
Divide the cooked quinoa into two bowls. Top each bowl with egg(s).
Garnish with a wedge of lime and fresh chopped parsley.