breakfast
Turkish Poached Egg and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl.
For Metabolic Syndrome
Dash
1595 kcal
68 gfat
59 gcarbs
44 gprotein
Nutrition Notes
Dash *
Recipe aligns well with DASH diet principles, emphasizing whole grains, lean protein from eggs and y...
For Metabolic Syndrome *
The recipe includes healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Good for metabolic syndrome, but watch portion...
* Gluten is an early-stage product and can make mistakes. Verify its outputs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 4 eggs, poached or cooked to your liking
- 2 cups cooked Bob's Red Mill Quinoa
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- toasted sesame seeds, fresh dill, fresh mint, and salt, for serving
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Preparation
- 1
Step 1
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the greek yogurt, dill, parsley, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Keep stored in the fridge until ready to use.2. Cook the eggs to your liking. 3. Divide the quinoa among bowls and add a large spoonful of the yogurt sauce, then swirl the pesto lightly into the yogurt. Next, add 1-2 eggs per bowl. Add the spinach and avocado. Drizzle the spicy butter sauce (recipe below) over the eggs. Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon zest, sesame seeds and crumbled goat cheese. EAT! - 2
Step 2
Spicy Toasted Sesame Butter Sauce - 3
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt together the butter, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes and paprika. Drizzle the warm sauce over the fried eggs. Bon appetit!