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Protein Egg Scramble with Quinoa Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A nutritious and protein-packed breakfast featuring fluffy eggs, quinoa, and fresh vegetables for a wholesome start to your day.

Ingredients

Dry Quinoa

  • 0.5 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 cup water

Eggs

  • 8 large large eggs

Seasonings

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Cooking Fat

  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

Garlic

  • 4-5 cloves garlic cloves, minced

Cheese

  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella)

Vegetables

  • 1 pint pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1.5 cups baby spinach

Instructions 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
  • Cook the quinoa in boiling water for 15 minutes until tender, then fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk eggs with pepper until well combined.
  • Sauté garlic in butter or oil, then add eggs, half the cheese, tomatoes, spinach, salt, and cooked quinoa. Cook until eggs are set, then top with remaining cheese and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding herbs or spices of your choice.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Eggs, Quinoa, Vegetables