Sausage and Cheese Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A hearty breakfast bowl combining flavorful sausage, rich eggs, and gooey cheese over a nutritious quinoa base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1/2 pound homemade breakfast sausage
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook it in 2 cups of water according to package instructions for about 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs and add to the skillet, cooking and scrambling until fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, shredded cheese, and salsa. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs if desired.
Notes
Ideal for meal prep and can be customized with different veggies or cheese types. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/sausage-cheese-quinoa-breakfast-bowl/
