Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Smoked Salmon and Nori

This full of nutrients quinoa breakfast bowl with smoked salmon and nori is a perfect meal after your morning workout or on days when you need extra energy.  Healthy fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber are what you need to fuel your day.

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Ingredients to Make This Salmon Quinoa Bowl:

• ¼ cup of cooked quinoa:  you can use white, red or black quinoa or even tricolor mix like I do. Tricolour quinoa is great because all different types for quinoa have slightly different types of antioxidants and nutrients.

• 1 large egg: I always try to eat organic free-range eggs.

• 80-100 g of smoked salmon: you can find it in any grocery store. If you love smoked salmon the way I do it, purchase it in stores like Costco of Sam’s Club. They have bigger packages and it costs cheaper. Smoked salmon is not a low sodium food that’s why it’s recommended to consume around 100g per serving.

• ¼ ripe avocado: avocado is a great addition to this bowl. It goes so well with salmon and nori sea weed.

• 1 package of Nori Seaweed Snacks: I buy the snack size packages of sea weed at Whole Foods and always keep them on hand as a snack when I crave some chips or something savory. It’s a low calorie and healthy food.

• 8-10 cherry tomatoes: tomatoes will add some fresh taste, sourness and flavor to our bowl.

• 1 green onion: you can always use regular onion, but green one has milder taste and will not be overpowering with so many ingredients in the bowl.

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds: this ingredient is optional, but it creates a pleasing look, adds crunchiness and of course some extra nutrients to your bowl.

How to Make Quinoa Bowl:

1. Rinse the quinoa in a cold water. I always rinse any grain before cooking to get rid of dusk, some shells etc. As for quinoa it’s always recommender to rinse it to remove its natural coating, called sapolin, which can make your quinoa taste bitter. I like to cook one cup of quinoa and keep it in air tight container for quick meals during the week.
2. Cook quinoa following the instructions on the package or use one part of quinoa and 2 parts of water. Add quinoa and water to the pan, bring to boil, cover and simmer on medium-low heat until water is fully absorbed. Turn off the heat and let quinoa stay covered for another 10 min.
3. Place egg in a small pot with water. Water has to cover it fully. Bring to boil and cook for 9-10 minutes for a well-done yolk. If you like your yolk runny cook egg for only 5 min. Submerge the egg in a cold water for few min before peeling.
4. Prepare the vegetables and nori: wash tomatoes and green onion. Cut tomatoes in half, dice the onion and slice avocado. Take the stack of nori chips and cut them into strips with a sharp knife.
5. Assemble the bowl: add half of cooked quinoa in a big bowl (You can use all the quinoa for a bigger bowl, if you need extra calories. Store the rest of quinoa in air tight container in the fridge and you can make the same bowl much quicker tomorrow); peel and cut the egg place it on top of quinoa; add smoked salmon, tomatoes, onions, avocado and nori. You can arrange the ingredients the way you love. Sprinkle with some sesame seeds on top. You can squeeze some lemon juice on top. Enjoy your super nutritious breakfast bowl.

FAQ:

Can I meal prep this bowl?- Only the separate ingredients. I would not recommend store already assembled salmon quinoa bowl in a fridge. It just wont taste fresh. But you can cook quinoa and eggs ahead of time and store the separately in the fridge for at least 2-3 days. Also, you can wash, prep and chop the veggies and store them in containers or zip lock bags in your refrigerator for couple of days.

What can I use instead of quinoa?- If you do not like or do not have quinoa, use white or brown rice. It will be the perfect substitute for this bowl. If you are looking for more keto friendly recipe, use some cauliflower rice or even zucchini noodles.

Can I use raw or baked fish? -Yes! The bowl will taste great, it’s only up to your preference what fish to use. If you love raw fish or want to have less sodium meal, you can use raw sushi grade fish. Just remember eating raw fish and meat is not always safe, so make sure its fresh and good quality. If not, you can always cut up a nice slice of raw fish into cubes and cook in for couple of minutes in the oven or on your frying pan.

Can I substitute or add other ingredients to my quinoa breakfast bowl?- Sure? There is so many quinoa bowl ideas: add some kale, cilantro, carrots; omit fish and eggs and use tofu instead for vegan quinoa bowl; add your favorite salad dressing here to your bowl.