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Breakfast Power Bowl

Name: Breakfast Power Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tsp vinegar; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 1 clove garlic, minced; 6 cups baby spinach; 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, divided; 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped; 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese; 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds

This power bowl combines nutrient-rich ingredients for a satisfying start to your day. Quinoa provides protein and fibre, while spinach adds iron and vitamins. The poached eggs offer a boost of high-quality protein. For perfectly poached eggs, use fresh eggs and gently slip them into simmering water. Serve immediately to enjoy the soft yolks.

Serves 4

Prep Time 15 min

Cook Time 10 min

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2 tsp (10 mL) vinegar
4 eggs
¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
6 cups (1.5 L) baby spinach
½ tsp (2.5 mL) each salt and pepper, divided
1 cup (250 mL) quinoa, cooked according to package directions
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
¼ cup (60 mL) crumbled goat cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) toasted pumpkin seeds

Step 1
Fill saucepan with enough water to come 3 inches (8 cm) up side; heat to gentle simmer. Stir in vinegar. Break cold egg into small dish or saucer. Holding dish just above simmering water, gently slip egg into water; repeat with remaining eggs. Cook in barely simmering water for 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are cooked as desired. Remove eggs with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towel.

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Step 2
Heat half of the oil in skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add spinach; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to wilt. Season with half each of the salt and pepper.
Step 3
Toss together quinoa, lemon juice and remaining olive oil; divide evenly among 4 bowls. Top with cooked spinach, avocado, goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. Top with poached eggs. Season with remaining salt and pepper.