Quinoa Breakfast Bowl With Mango

Starting your day with a nutritious and flavorful breakfast is the perfect way to boost your energy and set a positive tone. This quinoa breakfast bowl packed with sweet mango, tangy feta cheese, and fresh cilantro is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional breakfast options.

Ready Time

45 mins

Yields

6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups water or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ripe mango, diced
1 cup mixed greens
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and drain well, then place it in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the water has absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

Add the diced red onion and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed onion and garlic, diced mango, mixed greens, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and chopped cilantro.

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Divide the quinoa breakfast bowl among six serving bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Quinoa cooks perfectly when you use a 2:1 water to quinoa ratio, so don’t mess with that! Also, make sure to rinse those quinoa grains to remove any bitter saponins.

If using vegetable broth instead of water, you can add some extra flavor to your quinoa, but keep in mind it might change the overall taste of your breakfast bowl.

Don’t overcook the quinoa, or it’ll become mushy.

You want it to be tender, but still have a bit of crunch.

You can customize your breakfast bowl to your taste by adding other toppings like nuts, seeds, or even grilled chicken or salmon.

Mango is the star of this show, so choose a ripe one for the best flavor.

If it’s not mango season, you can substitute with another fruit like berries or banana.

If you’re not a fan of feta, feel free to omit it or replace it with another type of cheese, like goat cheese or parmesan.

You can prepare the quinoa mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a day, but it’s best to add the mixed greens and dressing just before serving.