Gourmet Spinach and Turkey Breakfast Quinoa

A high-protein, nutrient-packed breakfast dish featuring a delightful mix of ground turkey, spinach, and quinoa, brightened with lemon and jalapeño for an invigorating start to your day.

Total time: 30 min

Servings: 2

Calories: 480 per serving

Protein: 40g | Carbs: 50g | Fat: 18g

Ingredients

• 150g ground turkey
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 jalapeño, sliced
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook in a small pot with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
2. While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. Add ground turkey to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in the spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Incorporate the lemon juice, mixed herbs, and sliced jalapeño, stirring well.
6. Move the turkey mixture to one side of the pan, crack the eggs on the other side, and scramble, cooking until just set.
7. Combine the cooked quinoa with the turkey and vegetable mixture. Mix thoroughly and heat through.
8. Adjust seasoning with salt according to taste before serving hot.