Healthy, easy to make, and topped with a creamy sesame dressing. This savory quinoa breakfast bowl makes a delicious brunch or even lunch. Made with bok choy and avocado this healthy breakfast recipe is the perfect way to kick off your day!
Indulge in a savory breakfast but without the time commitment! This quinoa and egg bowl whip up in just fifteen minutes.
This breakfast recipe makes the perfect kick-off to your day because:
- It has a healthy balance of macronutrients
- Topped with a savory, creamy, dressing
- Comes together quickly
Ingredients In The Egg & Quinoa Bowl
A breakfast that will leave you full and fueled. This healthy breakfast is perfectly balanced to start off your day.
Eggs: a great source of nutrients and protein, though the eggs are over easy in this recipe, soft-boiled egg is delicious as well!
Avocado: waking your body up with healthy fats
Cooked Quinoa: complex carbohydrates and loaded with plant-based protein. Make sure you have cooked quinoa in the fridge to make this recipe ultra-simple to throw together (works well for this salmon and quinoa too!). Is quinoa a complete protein? Learn more!
Bok choy: giving you a nutrient boost of a low-oxalate vegetable early n the day. Here are some amazing substitutes for bok choy if you don't have any on hand!
All topped with a creamy sesame dressing that actually makes a great meal prep recipe and can be used on a salad or stir fry too.
How To Make It
- Blend the dressing ingredients on high until desired texture is achieved.
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions if you haven’t already.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat add in the bok choy and cover to cook. Bok choy should be cooked but still crunchy. Remove the lid and drizzle with sesame oil. Set aside.
- Crack the eggs and cook to preference.
- Assemble the bowl by placing the quinoa in first, then the bok choy, eggs, and avocado. Finally, top with 1-2 tbs of the dressing and enjoy!
How To Cook The Eggs
Cooking the eggs for this bowl is a personal preference and can be done in a variety of ways.
Over-easy eggs make it so some of the egg yolks will mix in with the quinoa giving it a comforting texture. However, hard-boiled, or soft-boiled egg works just as well.
If you’re in a time pinch, hard-boiled eggs may work best as you can cook everything ahead of time and simply reheat and top with the already cooked eggs.
However, cook your eggs according to how you like them.
The Dressing
The dressing for the bok choy bowl is made from creamy tahini sauce mixed with sunflower seeds, garlic, and sesame oil.
This gives a savory taste to the bowl.
Plus, you can use the dressing for other recipes as well. It tastes delicious on:
- Everyday salad
- Stir fry
- Buddha bowls
One thing to note is that the nutrition breakdown does not include the dressing—just the bowl.
This is because the recipe makes a full batch of dressing (1 cup) and you only need a few tablespoons for the bowls.
Optional Toppings
While this quinoa breakfast bowl with egg is perfectly topped already with sesame dressing and avocado, you may want to add more.
It also tastes delicious with:
- Roasted vegetables
- Fermented vegetables (like carrots)
- Kimchi
Don’t limit this recipe to just what's listed. Feel free to mix and match a bit and create a slightly new bowl each time!
Important Teaching Tips
To make this bowl a 15-minute meal, simply have cooked quinoa ready to go. This way, you just need to reheat it.
Adjust the texture of the dressing to your preference. With the recipe listed, the dressing is very thick. Add more water if you prefer it to be thinner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When starting off the day your body is looking for nutrients and most specifically: protein. This is what will fuel up your system as well as keep you full until your next meal. This bowl has eggs as the main protein source. Likewise, plant-based protein from the avocado and quinoa. When made correctly, savory quinoa breakfast bowls are a great way to end a fast and kick off your day.
Both quinoa and oatmeal come with their own set of nutrient profiles and can be part of a healthy breakfast. Quinoa, however, is a bit denser in the protein department as it’s a complete protein (contains all nine essential amino acids).
Thus, while it’s not better or worse than oatmeal (it’s still a carbohydrate), it does have some great attributes. Really, it just depends on what you’re looking for in your breakfast.
Savory quinoa breakfast bowls make a wicked meal prep recipe! If using it for a lunch though, use hard-boiled eggs or a soft boiled egg as they'll maintain their texture the best and the bowl will have a "fresher" flavor.
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Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl With Egg
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup quinoa
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 bok choy, baby ends slices
- 1 avocado
- 4 eggs
- oil for cooking
- Sesame Dressing
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 garlic
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 2 tbs maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup filtered water
Instructions
- In a mini food processor. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Blend on high until desired texture is achieved.
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions if you haven’t already.
- Heat a pan over medium-high (use oil if needed). Add in the bok choy and cover. Cook 3-4 minutes using tongs to flip so it doesn’t burn. Bok choy should be cooked but still crunchy. Remove the lid and drizzle with sesame oil. Set aside.
- Add more oil to the pan if needed. Crack the eggs and sprinkle salt if desired. Cook to preference.
- Assemble the bowl by placing the quinoa in first, then the bok choy, eggs, and avocado. Finally, top with 1-2 tbs of the dressing and enjoy!
Notes
- To make this breakfast bowl a 15-minute meal, simply have the quinoa cooked ahead of time. This way, you just need to re-heat it.
- Adjust the texture of the dressing to your preference. With the recipe listed, the dressing is very thick. Add more water if you prefer it to be thinner.
- One thing to note is that the nutrition breakdown does not include the dressing—just the bowl.
- Nutrition for dressing: 106kcal 4g carbs 2g protein 10g fat For 1 tbs
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
This savory breakfast bowl makes the perfect addition to your table. Loaded with protein, nutrients, and flavor it’ll become a staple in no time.
Use the breakfast bowl to kick off your morning or as an indulgent brunch recipe. It pairs well with coffee, a side of fruit, and the last Sunday morning.
Sharon
I've been known to poach a couple of eggs and throw them on top of some leftover quinoa for a quick meal, but this recipe takes that to another level! I love the idea of the sesame dressing and I can't wait to try it.
fitasamamabear
The dressing is AMAZING lol I use it on everything 😛
AmyG
Love that this isn't the traditional sweet breakfast cereal. I love getting ideas for healthy breakfasts and this hit the spot. I loved it!
fitasamamabear
Yes! It takes some prep (cooking quinoa) but totally worth the switch up from the normally same old.
AmyG
Love this healthy breakfast and fantastic change from sugary cereal.
Vanessa
I love savoury breakfast options. This is fantastic and the dressing is so yum!
nancy
thanks for the savoury option! I love this and looks so warm and easy on the stomach!
fitasamamabear
Yes! Such a comforting meal
Meghan
I've been looking for something a little heartier for breakfast, and this is such a winner! Love the addition of bok choy.
fitasamamabear
Glad you enjoyed it!
Anne
The dressing is so good! It does make a complete meal specially on busy work from home days. It is healthy, filling and satisfying. I am actually having a list of your recipes already! Everything is easy and delicious!
fitasamamabear
One of my favorites too!
Alice
I am a morning person and I always need food in my tummy before I start my day. This recipe is so quick and easy. It's my new favorite breakfast, and I never would have thought to use bok choy for breakfast without this.
fitasamamabear
The bok choy is a nice (green!) twist for sure.
Ashley
As a fan of savory breakfasts I was excited to try this quinoa bowl recipe and it was so delicious. The avocado added a creamy texture and the bok choy had a nice crunch which is my fav part. I topped mine with roasted veges and it was a good way to start the day!
fitasamamabear
Mm roasted veggies makes everything yum.
Hannah
The quinoa was perfectly cooked and it has a creamy sesame dressing which I loved. I enjoyed it with a cup of coffee and it was perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch. So good!
fitasamamabear
Glad you liked it!