There’s something extra satisfying about a savory breakfast, and this quick recipe will give you plenty of energy to start the day. Swap out your typical oatmeal for quinoa, which is packed with protein and fiber. By cooking your grains and preparing some hard-boiled eggs at the beginning of each week, your breakfast quinoa bowl will take just five minutes to assemble in the morning. Talk about fuss-free!
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Photo by Renee Blair
Savory Breakfast Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Serves 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
The Skinny
Per serving:
- 585 cal
- 26 g fat (4 g sat)
- 71 g carbs
- 122 mg sodium
- 15 g fiber
- 1 g sugar
- 22 g protein
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, millet or other whole grain
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 hard-boiled egg
5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Tahini (optional)
Za’atar or other dried herbs (optional)
Preparation
- Arrange the cooked grains, cherry tomatoes, avocado and egg in a bowl.
- Top with thinly sliced basil leaves, a drizzle of tahini and a sprinkle of za’atar.
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