High-Protein Breakfast Grain Bowl

High-Protein Breakfast Grain Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful dish. It contains quinoa, spinach, and sausage links. This recipe doesn’t contain any dairy products, so it is suitable for a dairy-free diet. This High-Protein Breakfast Grain Bowl takes 15 minutes to prepare, perfect for a quick breakfast when you don’t have enough time in the morning. Serve this grain bowl with roasted vegetables, avocado slices, and Greek yogurt to make it more flavorful. This grain bowl stores well, perfect for meal prep. This bowl contains 22g of protein in a single serving.

STATS:

Calories: 320 kcal
Preparation Time: Five minutes
Portion Size: 1
Duration for Cooking: Ten minutes
Cuisine: American
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Diet: High-Protein
Servings: 1

EQUIPMENT:

Small saucepan
Skillet
Measuring cups
Spoon
Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup cooked quinoa
1 cup cooked spinach
2 breakfast sausage links (cooked)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

COOKED QUINOA:

It will add fiber and protein to this grain breakfast bowl. It should be freshly cooked to provide a good texture, but we also use the remaining quinoa for convenience. Use the red, white, or tri-colored quinoa for this purpose.

SPINACH:

Spinach will offer the minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins in the grain bowl. It is good to use fresh spinach, but frozen spinach also works nicely. Properly defrost and strain the additional water before use.

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS:

Use the breakfast sausage links to add the protein and savory taste to this grain bowl. We have to use the lean sausage to make the light version of the dish. Use the chicken or turkey sausage instead to make this bowl.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the quinoa as directed on the package.
Now, warm the spinach in the pan on a moderate flame.
Then include the sausage link slices and cook for two to three minutes.
Add the quinoa to the serving vessel and add the mixture of spinach & sausage on top.
Serve the dish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH FRUITS:

Mixed Berries
Apple Slices
Orange Segments
Grapes

PROTEIN SIDES:

Scrambled Eggs
Greek Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Hard-Boiled Eggs

BREAD & GRAINS:

Whole-Grain Toast
English Muffin
Bagel
Multigrain Crackers

HEALTHY FATS:

Avocado Slices
Guacamole
Mixed Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds

VEGETABLE SIDES:

Roasted Tomatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms
Bell Pepper Strips
Cucumber Salad

BEVERAGES:

Green Tea
Black Coffee
Protein Smoothie
Fresh Orange Juice

TOPPINGS:

Feta Cheese
Shredded Cheddar
Hot Sauce
Fresh Herbs

TIPS:

Add the pre-cooked quinoa to this grain bowl for convenience, and it also saves us time in the morning.
Include the fried or poached egg to include additional protein.
Sprinkle the garlic powder, hot sauce, or black pepper to make the grain bowl more flavorful.
You can prepare it before the requirement and mix it fresh for the best taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

Add the leftover dish to the box and store it for 3 days.

FREEZER:

Make the portions and freeze for 2 months.

FAQs:

Will I use the frozen spinach to make this quinoa bowl?

Use the frozen spinach, but defrost it and squeeze all the moisture before the addition.

How to make the vegetarian bowl?

Use the vegan sausage or beans instead of sausage to make the bowl vegetarian.

Would I prep this dish in advance?

Yes, cook all the items and add them to different vessels and store them, then combine them when required.

What other grains should I utilize to make this dish?

Use the barley, brown rice, or farro to make this grain bowl.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 320 kcal

Net Carbs: 16 g

Iron: 3.8 g

Total Carbs: 20 g

Vitamin A: 0.9 g

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 0.18 g

Protein: 22 g