Protein-Rich Breakfast: Spinach Quinoa Scramble

By Lizzie Fuhr

Updated on 1/2/2015 at 6:06 AM

If two scrambled eggs always leave you wanting more, bulk up your breakfast with two healthy ingredients: spinach and quinoa. This satisfying, vitamin-packed dish offers a whopping 19.6 grams of protein per serving. It's delicious enough to savor as a weekend treat, but it also takes less than 10 minutes to cook, making it an option for a hearty before-work breakfast.

Feel free to grate one teaspoon grated Parmesan on the dish as garnish.

Quinoa and Egg Scramble With Spinach

Cook Time5 minutes
Yield2 servings
Calories365

From Lizzie Fuhr, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • Pinch of salt
    • Pinch of pepper
    • 1 cup spinach
    • 1/4 cup cooked quinoa

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Heat half tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet on medium-low heat. Cook minced garlic in oil for about one minute.

    2. Meanwhile, whisk two eggs with low-fat milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

    3. Add spinach to skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds.

    4. Pour egg mixture into the skillet. Let it sit for about 10 seconds, then start beating the eggs quickly toward the center of the pan with a wooden spoon.

    5. When the eggs look nearly cooked, add cooked quinoa to skillet. Mix in well.

    6. Transfer to plate or bowl and garnish with sprinkle of Parmesan.