Mediterranean Breakfast Bowls (Printable Version)

Wholesome morning bowls with quinoa, crisp vegetables, chickpeas, feta, olives, and eggs for a energizing start.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains Base

01 - 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice, prepared according to package directions

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
06 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves, washed and patted dry

→ Protein Elements

07 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
08 - 4 large eggs

→ Cheese & Olives

09 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

→ Lemon-Oregano Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Cook quinoa or brown rice following package instructions. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly while assembling remaining components.
02 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until emulsified and set aside.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into the pan and cook to desired doneness, whether sunny-side up, over-easy, or poached style.
04 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls as the foundation. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, spinach, chickpeas, feta cheese, and olives in sections over the grain base.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with the lemon-oregano dressing. Top with a cooked egg and serve immediately while warm, optionally garnishing with additional fresh herbs.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • Its breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch without that heavy food coma feeling
  • You can prep everything Sunday and assemble in five minutes before work
02 -
  • Warm quinoa absorbs dressing better than cold so dont refrigerate it before assembling
  • Room temperature eggs cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Layer heavier ingredients like chickpeas and peppers on the bottom so lighter ingredients like spinach dont get crushed
  • Cook eggs in butter instead of oil for a richer flavor that balances the fresh vegetables

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