Savory Breakfast Quinoa: Because Oatmeal Needs a Rival
Raise your coffee mugs, breakfast rebels! Tired of sweet oatmeal stealing the morning spotlight? Meet quinoa—the protein-packed, gluten-free underdog here to dethrone your boring routine. (Don’t worry, coffee. You’re still the MVP.)
Why You’ll Love This Dish
- Quinoa cooks faster than your morning brain boots up.
- It holds toppings like a champ (no sad, soggy mush here).
- You’ll feel fancier than a person who owns “good” pajamas.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (any color)
- 2 cups water or broth (broth = flavor cheat code)
- 4 eggs
- 1 avocado (the creamy green hero)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (optional, but moms approve)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper Jack, or “whatever’s in the fridge”)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt + pepper (to outwit blandness)
- Hot sauce or salsa (for the brave)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. (Skip this, and it’ll taste like regret. Trust me.)
- Cook the quinoa: Boil water/broth in a pot. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Scramble the eggs: While quinoa cooks, whisk eggs with salt/pepper. Cook in a pan until fluffy.
- Mix everything: Stir spinach, garlic powder, and cheese into the hot quinoa. Let cheese melt.
- Assemble bowls: Divide quinoa mix into bowls. Top with eggs, avocado slices, and hot sauce.
Pro Tips
- Meal prep hack: Cook quinoa the night before. Reheat with a splash of water.
- Bacon boost: Add crumbled bacon. (Because bacon = happiness tax.)
- Veggie swap: Swap spinach for diced tomatoes or roasted veggies.
Final Thoughts
This dish turns “I hate mornings” into “I tolerate mornings… enthusiastically.” Quinoa’s subtle nuttiness, creamy avocado, and melty cheese team up like breakfast Avengers. Plus, you’ll confuse coworkers by saying “quinoa” before noon. Win-win.
Go conquer your day. Or at least your breakfast. 🥑🍳
