Description
This Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl brings together protein-rich eggs, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying and nutritious start to your day. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, tangy feta, briny Kalamata olives, and a dollop of hummus, this vibrant bowl is drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, creating a balanced burst of Mediterranean flavor. Enjoy a wholesome and colorful breakfast that’s easy to prepare, energizing, and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions if not already prepared. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and cook for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled or 9-10 minutes for hard-boiled. Remove eggs and immediately place in an ice bath. Peel and slice.
- Arrange the cooked quinoa in the bottom of a serving bowl.
- Top the quinoa with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and avocado slices.
- Add the egg slices and a dollop of hummus to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For substitutions, swap quinoa with brown rice or cauliflower rice, feta with goat cheese, and use green olives if Kalamata are unavailable. To make ahead, prepare quinoa and chop veggies up to a day in advance; assemble just before serving for best freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container (without avocado) for up to 2 days, adding fresh avocado when ready to eat. If eggs are overcooked, yolks may turn gray but are still safe to eat. Season according to taste preferences, and feel free to add greens for extra volume.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 380mg