Description
Kickstart your day with a vibrant Avocado Breakfast Bowl that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. This colorful dish features creamy avocados, fresh veggies, and protein-rich quinoa, creating a satisfying blend that will brighten any morning. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a quiet weekday breakfast, this customizable bowl is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil or cilantro), chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it under cold water, then combining it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables by chopping cherry tomatoes and dicing cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Slice open the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into chunks or slices. Add to the veggie mix.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Finish by adding chopped herbs and stirring to distribute throughout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg