Wake up to a healthy breakfast with whole grains, starchy veggies, eggs, and healthy fats. The protein, fiber, and nutrients in this breakfast will stick with you all morning. Grab a mug of coffee and a fruit rich in vitamin C, and enjoy a meal that will fuel you through a long day.
A Meal to Satisfy Cravings
Does anyone else find themselves getting oddly specific cravings?
The other morning, my husband asked me what I wanted for breakfast. It was a Saturday, so he was offering to make me pancakes or an omelet, but my request was quinoa with roasted sweet potato rounds, avocado slices, and some eggs fried in coconut oil. While my request probably seemed odd, I'm positive that he was thrilled I knew exactly what I wanted AND that all the ingredients were present in the house.
Nutrient-Dense Breakfast
Sometimes I'm fascinated by health and nutrition. Although I'm no expert in the field, I can recognize and appreciate a meal that is packed with all the things my body needs. Without going into information overload, here are a few ways the ingredients in this breakfast bowl will nourish you.
Quinoa: A whole grain that gives us fiber, protein, iron, and many other vitamins and minerals.
Sweet Potato: Another source of healthy carbs and fiber, a variety of minerals, and A, B, and C vitamins.
Avocado: A good source of unsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, folate, magnesium, and more.
Eggs: A delicious source of protein, fat, and so many different minerals.
Coconut Oil: A healthy, non-inflammatory cooking oil.
Broth: Using a homemade bone broth (or a high quality store-bought one) is a great way to add proteins like collagen and gelatin into the dish as well as vitamins and minerals.
Salt: Gives us sodium, one of the single-most important minerals our body needs. Helps with hydration. And if you use a high quality salt that hasn't been processed, you'll get other minerals too.
Black Pepper: Also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals and is believed to increase nutrient absorption.
Stay riled up & keep the joy in cooking <3
Nutrient-Dense Quinoa and Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 c Quinoa
- 1 c Chicken broth
- 1 c Water
- 1 Medium avocado (sliced)
- Half of a large Sweet Potato (8 or 9 slices apx 1/2" thick)
- 4 Eggs
- Coconut oil
- Canola oil or other neutral oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional Toppings: Chives, Hot Sauce, Soy Sauce/Tamari
Directions
- Quinoa: Put quinoa into the pot it will boil in, and toast it over medium-low heat until it starts to brown and smell good. Add the water, broth, and a little salt, and turn the burner to high heat to bring to bring the liquid to a boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer, cover the quinoa, and let it cook about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit about 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Sweet potatoes: Lightly oil the potato rounds in a neutral cooking oil and season lightly with salt. Roast at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Eggs: Once the quinoa & sweet potatoes are nearly done, melt plenty of coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. You will need enough oil to spoon over the eggs. Once the oil is melted and hot, crack the eggs into the pan. Turn the heat to medium-low, and season the eggs with salt and black pepper. Use a small spoon to put oil over the whites to help set them. Avoid getting oil on the yolks if you want them runny. Remove from heat with a slotted turner as soon as whites are set.
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