Can I make this the night before?

Totally. Just keep the avocado separate 'til the morning (nobody wants brown avocado at 7 a.m., ya know?). And reheat the quinoa + veggie mix if you like it warm.

Not a fan of cottage cheese. Any swaps?

Yup! Crumbled feta, plain Greek yogurt, or even a dollop of hummus all work. Whatever makes your tastebuds do a happy dance.

What if I don’t have quinoa?

Couscous, farro, brown rice... whatever grain you’ve got. Heck, even roasted sweet potatoes would work here.

You bet. A couple strips of turkey bacon, some leftover grilled chicken, or even sausage crumbles could totally sneak in here.

How do I boil eggs without turning them into green-ring disasters?

Good question! Pop cold eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then kill the heat and let them sit for 9–10 minutes. Rinse with cold water and boom—perfect hard-boiled eggs, no weirdness.

Wake Up Right With This Savory Breakfast Bowl 🌞🥑

Description

A nourishing, flavor-packed bowl loaded with wholesome ingredients—perfect for powering up your morning.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin if you’ve got it—but hey, any will work)
6 cherry tomatoes, halved or not, your call (Note 1)
Handful of baby spinach leaves (fresh, not frozen—trust me on this)
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa (Note 2 — leftovers work like a charm)
1 hard-boiled egg (Note 3 — pro tip: boil a few in advance for the week)
1 small ripe avocado, thinly sliced
¼ cup cottage cheese
Black sesame seeds (optional but makes you feel like a brunch artist)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add cherry tomatoes and sauté until just softened.
Toss in baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
Season with salt and black pepper.
In a bowl, layer the cooked quinoa as your base.
Top with the sautéed spinach and tomatoes.
Add sliced avocado, hard-boiled egg, and cottage cheese.
Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy warm.

Notes

Note 1: Cherry tomatoes can be roasted ahead for extra sweetness. Note 2: Use any grain you have—brown rice works too. Note 3: Hard-boiled eggs keep well for 5 days in the fridge.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: breakfast bowl, quinoa, avocado, healthy, egg, savory