Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Yield: 1 serving

Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup water

• 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved

• 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves

• 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

• Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Place water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; add quinoa and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 12-15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break egg into pan; reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until white is set and yolk begins to thicken, turning once if desired.

3. Fluff quinoa with a fork; place in a serving bowl. Top with tomatoes, basil, avocado and cooked egg. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Source: Taste of Home

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