Description
Start your day with a vibrant Avocado Breakfast Bowl that combines creamy avocado, fluffy quinoa, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a nutritious and visually stunning meal. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also fully customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for brunch gatherings or busy mornings, this bowl promises to be a crowd-pleaser that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Crumbled feta cheese or one poached egg for topping
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine with water, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, slice avocados in half and scoop out into a bowl. Mash lightly with salt and lime juice.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the avocado mixture.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa as the base and top generously with the avocado-tomato mix.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and optional toppings like feta or a poached egg before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (315g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, incorporate grilled chicken or chickpeas. To prevent avocado browning, sprinkle lemon juice on exposed flesh after cutting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.