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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Gordal Olives

February 8, 2022 by Janice

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Switch up your morning meal routine with this nutrient-packed savory breakfast bowl featuring wholesome quinoa, sautéed veggies, soft-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, and mouthwatering Gordal olives.

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breakfast bowl with quinoa, sauteed vegetables, avocado slices, soft boiled egg, and three large green olives on a grey table with a jar of Gordal olives, and small bowls of pumpkin seeds, green olives, white cheese, salt, and red pepper flakes

When it comes to breakfast, most of us default to our regular, go-to favorites. But sometimes we need to break out of our habits and try something new!

Have you ever swapped your usual cereal grain for quinoa?

While quinoa is not actually a cereal grain – it is the seed of a plant – it is higher in nutrients and protein than most grains and it can be a great, gluten-free alternative to wheat, oats, or rice.

a dutch oven with sauteed vegetables and quinoa

Quinoa is also a complete protein source and a good source of fiber making it a great option for your first meal of the day.

Have you ever added olives to your breakfast meal?

You may not have considered reaching for a jar of olives while preparing breakfast, but nutrient-rich European olives are a flavorful source of antioxidants, minerals, healthy fats, and fiber.

a jar of Gordal olives on a grey linen cloth with a small bowl of large green olives

Gordal olives, also referred to as “queen olives,” have a fleshy texture and delicate flavor, and are perfect for snacks, appetizers, or adding to dishes such as this quinoa breakfast bowl recipe.

“Mom, this is so good!”

When I first made this quinoa breakfast bowl with sautéed veggies, avocado, and Gordal olives, I loved it! But I knew my fourteen-year-old daughter who is literally the pickiest eater on the planet probably wouldn’t give it a fair try.

But fortunately, my son is home visiting from university. So when I finished photographing the recipe for this post, I brought him the bowl and then went to clean up after the shoot.

a spread of food on grey table that includes a bowl with quinoa, sauteed vegetables, avocado slices, soft boiled egg, and three large green olives

A few minutes later I got a text from him: “Mom, this food is so good!”

I was so excited to get his enthusiastic stamp of approval!

For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Midnight Snack

Of course, this savory breakfast bowl doesn’t have to be just for breakfast — it is a great base recipe for meal prep, packed lunches or dinner.

You can swap out ingredients with whatever you have on hand and you can use your favorite cheese, veggies, etc.

For this recipe, I sautéed bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and spinach and then stirred in freshly cooked quinoa. (You can cook your quinoa ahead of time to make meal prep faster.)

a Dutch oven with sautéed vegetables and quinoa next to a bowl of quinoa, vegetables, soft-boiled egg, avocado and green olives

I added soft-boiled eggs, but you can definitely hard boil your eggs – or prepare eggs any way you wish. I also added sliced avocados and Gordal olives and then topped it all off with crumbly, salty cheese, pumpkin seeds, and red pepper flakes.

a healthy breakfast bowl with quinoa, sautéed vegetables, avocado slices, soft boiled egg, and three large green olives, topped with crumbled cheese, pumpkin seeds, and red pepper flakes

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Gordal Olives

Switch up your morning meal routine with this nutrient-packed savory breakfast bowl featuring wholesome quinoa, sautéed veggies, soft-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, and mouthwatering Gordal olives.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Breakfast / Brunch
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 524kcal
Author: Janice

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Ingredients

  • 12 Gordal olives also known as "Queen" olives
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa or 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 4 soft-boiled eggs sliced in half
  • 1 cup crumbled brined white cheese
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • seasoned salt
  • herb blend of choice
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Rinse and strain uncooked quinoa
  • In a medium/large sauce pan or Dutch oven, combine rinsed quinoa with water and bring to a boil
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes
  • In a large skillet (or in the Dutch oven after the quinoa is cooked and set aside) sauté peppers for 2-3 minutes or until starting to soften
  • Add cherry tomotoes and continue to cook for additional 2 minutes
  • Add spinach and sauté for a final 2-3 minutes
  • Season with herb blend and seasoned salt according to taste
  • Combine sautéed vegetables and cooked quinoa and stir to mix
  • Divide quinoa and sautéed vegetables into four bowls.
  • Top each bowl with three Gordal olives, sliced avocado, soft-boiled egg, crumbled cheese and pumpkin seeds
  • Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 1180mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7010IU | Vitamin C: 145mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 6mg

 

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Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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6 Comments

  1. Fatima T says

    February 9, 2022 at 7:23 am

    I love a good breakfast bowl. This one looks amazing!

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  2. Celebrate Woman Today says

    February 8, 2022 at 11:04 pm

    It’s a beautiful quinoa bowl to enjoy for lunch or dinner or breakfast. Fresh veggies make it so attractive.

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  3. Ladena says

    February 8, 2022 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    What beautiful breakfast bowls! I really love quinoa but I don’t eat it enough. I need to change that because I know it is so good for you.

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  4. Monica Simpson says

    February 8, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    This looks like a really delicious filling breakfast!

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  5. Tara Pittman says

    February 8, 2022 at 8:20 pm

    I love savory for breakfast and this looks so delicious. I will be making this.

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  6. Kathy says

    February 8, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    This sure does look amazing. I’m going to have to give it a try. Breakfast bowls are always delicious.

    Reply

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