Description
A healthy and delicious way to start your day, customizable with sweet or savory toppings. Perfect for busy mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- Assorted fresh fruits (berries, bananas, apples)
- Chopped nuts and seeds
- Greek yogurt
- Honey or maple syrup
- Cinnamon or nutmeg
- Fried or poached egg
- Crumbled cheese (feta, goat cheese)
- Avocado, spinach, tomatoes
- Herbs and spices (parsley, chives, red pepper flakes)
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. Combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork and cool slightly.
5. Assemble bowl with ½ to ¾ cup cooked quinoa.
6. Add desired sweet or savory toppings and mix-ins.
Notes
Use leftover cooked quinoa. Experiment with spices and herbs during cooking. Adjust sweetness/savory levels to preference. Pack wet ingredients separately for lunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with milk/water.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Calories: 220-350
- Sugar: 5-15g
- Fat: 5-15g
- Protein: 8-12g