Description
Mediterranean quinoa breakfast bowls showcase nutrient-dense ingredients from Greece and Italy. Protein-packed quinoa combines with fresh vegetables, herbs, and creamy feta for a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 eggs
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
Dairy and Fats:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 small ripe avocado, sliced
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 hash brown patties
- Salsa or hot sauce for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crisp the bacon by sizzling chopped pieces in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crunchy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Prepare hash browns using preferred method – oven-baking at package-recommended temperature or air frying at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until achieving a crisp, golden exterior.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly with salt and pepper, creating a smooth mixture. Melt butter in the skillet and gently scramble eggs for 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently to achieve soft, fluffy texture.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese over warm eggs during final moments of cooking for melted richness.
- Construct breakfast bowls by distributing scrambled eggs as foundational layer. Strategically arrange crispy bacon, creamy avocado slices, dollops of Greek yogurt, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro on top.
- Enhance flavor profile by serving with complementary salsa or hot sauce on the side, allowing individual customization of heat and tanginess.
Notes
- Crisp Up Bacon Technique carefully render fat by starting in a cold skillet for even, golden-brown crunchiness without burning.
- Hash Brown Hack use frozen shredded potatoes for consistent texture and quick preparation, ensuring maximum crispiness by spreading evenly on baking sheet.
- Egg Protein Boost whisk in extra egg whites to increase protein content without adding significant calories, creating fluffier scrambled eggs.
- Dietary Flexibility swap bacon for turkey bacon or tempeh bacon to accommodate vegetarian preferences while maintaining high protein profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 350mg