This protein-packed & fiber-filled breakfast bowl is perfect to start your day off right! Recent research shows eating protein at breakfast will help you feel full throughout the day & give you the fuel necessary to be productive.
If you struggle with adding veggies to your breakfast, this is also a great way to start the day off with fiber and nutrient-rich veggies!
Make an extra helping or save the leftovers in the refrigerator. This will give you an opportunity to have grab-and-go breakfast options during the week.
You can also swap out ingredients. Don’t like bell peppers? No problem! Try zucchini, carrots, corn, spinach, or other veggies of your choice. Make this recipe your own!
Black Bean Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Protein-packed & fiber-dense, this is the perfect meal to start your day. Make an extra helping or save the extras in the refrigerator for a quick grab-and-go breakfast during the week!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried quinoa rinsed in cold water
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1½ tsp salt
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- ½ cup onions chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup black beans rinsed
- ¼ large avocado chopped
- ½ lime
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Add rinsed quinoa to water or broth in a medium-sized pot. Sprinkle 1 tsp salt into pot. Bring to a boil, then let simmer about 15-20 minutes.
- While quinoa is cooking, scramble eggs with salsa, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, remaining salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil over medium heat in a pan. Add onions and peppers and cook until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add scrambled eggs and black beans and cook until eggs are no longer wet.
- Once quinoa is done, add ½ lime juice and fluff with a fork.
- Divide quinoa into 4 bowls and top with egg mixture, avocado, and a tablespoon of cheese.
Notes
Make extra and save it for the week ahead! This is a great breakfast idea full of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals...perfect to start any day off right!
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