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    Home » Breakfast

    Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables

    Oct 12, 2021 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables is so healthy and tasty. You'll love this delicious and versatile dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

    Quinoa with Eggs on a white plate

    This recipe of Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. And it tastes great, too! These veggies go so well together, with complementary flavors and just a bit of spice. The eggs and quinoa add nice texture, and the soy sauce and scallions finished it off.

    This vegetarian recipe is so easy to make. You can prep and saute the vegetables and cook the eggs in minutes. If you really want to save time, you can also prepare the quinoa ahead of time. Make this for an easy lunch or dinner. It even works as a healthy breakfast meal in place of breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Let's go over the yummy ingredients you need to make it.

    Main Ingredients

    • Vegetables. Carrot, bell pepper, and jalapeño make the best combination! Other veggies, such as asparagus, broccoli, onion, mushrooms, corn, or peas, could be used instead of or in addition to these three.
    • Quinoa. White, red, or black quinoa can be used in this recipe.
    • Eggs. You can adjust the number of eggs depending on personal preference. You can add more when you are serving this for breakfast, or less if you serve it for lunch or dinner.
    • Soy Sauce. Brings saltiness and extra umami flavor to the mix.
    • Scallions. A perfect finish for the dish!
    • Oil. Just a bit is needed to prevent sticking.

    How to Make this Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables

    1. Prep the vegetables. Cut the peppers into strips. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot into flat strips. Then, dice the jalapeño pepper.

    preparing the vegetables for the quinoa

    2. Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil and bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, until the pepper just starts to soften.

    cooking bell peppers in the skillet

    3. Add the carrot strips and jalapeño, and then cook for another 2 minutes.

    cooking carrots

    4. Add the soy sauce and eggs to the pan and cook until the eggs are almost set. At this point, add the cooked quinoa and cook until heated through.

    5. Stir in the scallions and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced jalapeno, if desired.

    adding scallions to the quinoa
    Quinoa with Eggs on a wooden spoon

    FAQs About This Dish

    Can I use other veggies? Absolutely. You can use any vegetables that you like in place of these three, or just add them in addition. Other veggies, such as asparagus, broccoli, onion, mushrooms, corn, or peas work well, too. Just remember to change the quantity of eggs, quinoa, and soy sauce as well to keep the ingredients in the recipe in proportion to each other.

    How long does it last? This Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables will last in the fridge for 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container. 

    Is this recipe healthy? This dish is very healthy, packed with protein and vitamins, while still being moderately low in fat and calories. Stir-frying is a fast way to cook small vegetables, resulting in tender-crisp veggies that retain more nutrients than if they were boiled. This is a great meal if you are trying to eat a low-fat or gluten-free diet.

    Can I add meat to this dish? Yes, you can. If you prefer, you can add small pieces of chicken, beef, or shrimp to this recipe. Just add it 2-3 minutes before the veggies so it has time to cook without the veggies getting overcooked.

    How to Serve

    This Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables is very versatile and can be enjoyed in many different ways and at different meals. Here are some options:

    • On its own for breakfast (double the recipe and make it a family meal)
    • As a vegetarian lunch/dinner, with some avocado or tomatoes on top
    • Alongside a delicious salad
    • As a side for your favorite protein, such as chicken, beef, tofu, or fish

    Quinoa with Eggs in a large skillet

    Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you'll love how filling and healthy this Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables is. It's perfect for busy days because you can even prepare some of the ingredients the night before. Enjoy this recipe as is or tweak it to include your favorite veggies and proteins. It's so versatile, everyone will want some.

    More tasty recipes you'll love:

    • Mexican-style Quinoa Salad
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    Video Tutorial

    Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables

    Tania Sheff
    This Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables is so healthy and tasty. You’ll love this delicious and versatile dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breakfast, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 422 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 medium bell pepper red, yellow, or orange
    • 1 medium carrot
    • 1 jalapeno pepper
    • 1 tbsp grapeseed oil or other kind
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • ¼ cup chopped scallions

    Instructions
     

    • Prep the vegetables. Cut the peppers into strips. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot into flat strips. Then, dice the jalapeño pepper.
    • Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil and bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, until the pepper just starts to soften.
    • Add the carrot strips and jalapeño, and then cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Add the soy sauce and eggs to the pan and cook until the eggs are almost set. At this point, add the cooked quinoa and cook until heated through.
    • Stir in the scallions and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced jalapeno, if desired.

    Notes

    NOTE ABOUT COOKING QUINOA

    If you are cooking quinoa specifically for this recipe, measure out ⅔ cup of dry quinoa and 1 ½ cups of water . You can use another liquid besides water, such as chicken, vegetable, or mushroom broth, which will add a nice flavor to the finished dish. Cook the quinoa covered with a tight lid for 15 minutes.

    HOW TO SERVE

    This Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables is very versatile and can be enjoyed many different ways and at different meals. Here are some options:
    • On its own for breakfast (double the recipe and make it a family meal)
    • As a vegetarian lunch/dinner, with some avocado or tomatoes on top
    • Alongside a delicious salad
    • As a side for your favorite protein, such as chicken, beef, tofu, or fish

    Nutrition

    Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 19gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 1136mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7390IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 5mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Irina says

      April 13, 2022 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      Delicious!. Great way to make quinoa exciting.
      Used this recipe multiple times.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 18, 2022 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you, Irina! It means a lot to me!

        Reply
    2. Penny says

      April 06, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      Every recipe looks absolutely terrific.
      Many thanks.
      Penny

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 07, 2020 at 6:45 pm

        Thank you very much, Penny!

        Reply

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