High Protein Mediterranean Breakfast Bowls (Print View)
Protein-rich Mediterranean bowls with eggs, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and feta. Ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
03 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
04 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
07 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
09 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
→ Grains
10 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
→ Garnishes & Seasonings
11 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon kalamata olives, sliced
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste
16 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Cook quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly while preparing remaining components.
02 - Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower eggs into water and cook for 7 minutes for jammy yolks. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel carefully and halve lengthwise.
03 - Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, red onion, and spinach in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Divide cooled quinoa evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange mixed vegetables, chickpeas, Greek yogurt, and crumbled feta in sections over the quinoa base.
05 - Place two egg halves on each bowl. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and sliced olives. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top.
06 - Serve immediately while eggs are warm. Accompany with lemon wedges for squeezing over the bowl, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of Greek yogurt and eggs gives you nearly 30 grams of protein to keep you full until lunch
- You can prep most components ahead, making busy mornings feel effortless and luxurious
- Every bite tastes like a Mediterranean vacation without needing a plane ticket
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- The key to restaurant worthy presentation is arranging ingredients in sections rather than tossing everything together
- Room temperature vegetables taste better than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
- Everything except the eggs can be prepped up to two days in advance for instant assembly
03 -
- Cook your eggs in advance and store them in the refrigerator for even faster morning assembly
- Invest in good quality Greek yogurt since it is one of the main flavor components of the dish