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!