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Delicious Vegetarian High Protein Breakfast to Kickstart Your Day

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A vibrant and nourishing vegetarian high-protein breakfast bowl featuring quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, and fresh greens for a wholesome start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • Optional: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese (omit for vegan option)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear to remove bitterness.
  2. Prepare chickpeas in advance, either cooked fresh or canned (drained and rinsed).
  3. Wash and dry baby spinach thoroughly.
  4. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly golden.
  6. Add baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  7. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed chickpeas and spinach, and sliced avocado.
  8. Sprinkle with hemp seeds, salt, and pepper. Add optional ingredients as desired.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with roasted almonds or feta cheese if using.

Notes

Toast quinoa before cooking for a nuttier flavor. Use ripe avocado for the best creamy texture. Don’t overcrowd skillet when sautéing to ensure browning.

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Keywords: vegetarian breakfast, high protein, quinoa bowl, plant-based, chickpeas, avocado

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