QUINOA WITH POACHED EGG, SPINACH, AND CUCUMBER

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Eggs and quinoa provide a well-rounded main course here; chives and chili flakes on top provide a spark.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
5 ounces spinach, rinsed
Coarse salt
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
Red chile flakes
1 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, about 1 minute. Add spinach and steam, covered, until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Transfer to plate.
  • Rinse pan and fill with 2 inches water; bring to a boil. Add carrot and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate. Reduce heat to a simmer and poach eggs, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with egg, spinach, carrot, and cucumber. Whisk vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Drizzle over bowls. Sprinkle with red chili flakes and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

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