Savory Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
A nutritious morning bowl with fluffy quinoa, tender vegetables, and a fried egg for a satisfying savory breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
04 - 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Protein & Dairy
07 - 2 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
→ Garnish
12 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
14 - Hot sauce or chili flakes (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - While the quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, corn, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly golden. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in green onions and cook for 1 more minute.
03 - In a separate nonstick pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Crack eggs into the pan and fry to desired doneness (sunny side up or over easy).
04 - Divide the quinoa between two bowls. Top each with sautéed vegetables and a fried egg.
05 - Garnish with crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It uses up whatever vegetables you have hanging around and somehow still tastes intentional.
- The smoky paprika paired with a runny egg yolk soaking into fluffy quinoa is the kind of combination that keeps you coming back.
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the quinoa or you will end up with a soapy tasting bowl that no amount of feta can fix.
- Letting the vegetables sit undisturbed in the pan for a minute or two before stirring is what gives them real flavor and color.
03 -
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for cooking the quinoa and you will double the flavor with zero extra effort.
- A squeeze of lemon juice right before serving brightens every single element on the plate.