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Avocado and Poached Egg Breakfast Bowls

Avocado and Poached Egg Breakfast Bowls

Breakfast
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
25min
Servings
3
Calories
420
Chef's Note

For perfect poached eggs, use the freshest eggs possible and strain them through a fine-mesh sieve before poaching to remove the watery whites. If you're short on time, you can prepare the quinoa and chop the vegetables the night before, then just poach the eggs in the morning for a quick assembly.

Tags
breakfast
vegetarian
eggs
avocado
quinoa
high-protein
Mediterranean-inspired
gluten-free
nutrient-dense
meal prep friendly
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup quinoa

  • 1.5 cups water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 medium ripe avocados

  • 1 whole lime

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 1/2 medium cucumber

  • 4 medium radishes

  • 1 cup microgreens or baby spinach

  • 1/3 cup feta cheese

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon za'atar spice blend

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
  • 1

    Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

  • 2

    While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into 1/2-inch pieces, and thinly slice the radishes. Chop the fresh dill.

  • 3

    Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the juice of half a lime, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mash until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.

  • 4

    Fill a large, deep skillet with about 3 inches of water. Add the vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer (small bubbles should form on the bottom of the pan, but water should not be boiling).

  • 5

    Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon, then carefully slide one egg into the center. Cook for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer if desired. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining eggs.

  • 6

    To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa among three serving bowls. Create a small well in the center of each quinoa portion and add a generous scoop of the mashed avocado.

  • 7

    Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and microgreens around the avocado. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.

  • 8

    Place a poached egg on top of each avocado portion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar, red pepper flakes, and fresh dill.

  • 9

    Cut the remaining lime half into wedges and serve alongside the bowls for additional squeezing.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
420
Calories
16g
Protein
35g
Carbs
26g
Fat

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