Quinoa & Edamame Protein Packed Breakfast Bowl that Energizes!
A nutritious and energizing breakfast bowl packed with protein from quinoa and edamame, perfect for starting your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup edamame (shelled)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa, edamame, water, salt, and olive oil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa and edamame mixture with a fork.
- Top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or paprika.
- This bowl can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg