James W / Friday, March 1, 2019 / Categories: Nutrition, Healthy Living A Better Breakfast Start with 1/2 Cup Cooked Grains Brown Rice, Quinoa, Farro, or other ancient grains Add 1/2 Cup Roasted Vegetables Tomatoes, Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Squash and Mushrooms Add 1 Cup Sauteed Greens Arugula, Spinach, Baby Kale Season with 1-2 Tbsp of Sauce (Optional) Hummus, Sriracha, Tahini Breakfast of Champions: Our Favorite Grain Breakfast Bowl 1/2 cup cooked red quinoa 1/2 cup roasted peeled sweet potatoes 1 cup spinach 1 Tbsp sriracha (optional) 2 poached eggs 1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water. Drain and return to bowl. 2. In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of water. 3. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. 4. Add your roasted sweet potatoes, spinach and sriracha (optional). 5. Add poached eggs to top. Per serving: 351 Calories, 372 mg Cholesterol, 14 g Total Fat, 4 g Saturated Fat, 200 mg Sodium, 38 g Carbohydrate, 6 g Fiber, 19 g Protein. Technique for Perfectly Poached Eggs 3-4 cups water (enough to be 1 inch up the side of a pan) 2 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp salt 1. Combine water, vinegar and salt in a pot. 2. Bring water to simmer. 3. Crack egg into a small bowl or dish. 4. Pour egg into simmering water. 5. Turn heat off and cover pot for 5 minutes. 6. Remove egg from water with slotted spoon or spatula and serve immediately. 7. Cooking longer will result in a firmer yolk. Technique for Tasty Roasted Vegetables 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Chop vegetables into 1/4 inch pieces. Toss in 1-2 Tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of salt and 2 Tbsp pepper. 3. Spread evenly on a 9 x 13 pan. 4. Roast vegetables for 30-45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until softened and starting to brown. Note: Roasted vegetables are tasty prep-ahead side dishes and make a great addition for tacos, grain bowls and more. Best served within 5 days of cooking. Download Download these tips plus how to make a terrific taco seasoning, DIY Trail Mix and a bonus chocolate zucchini muffin recipe. A Better Breakfast Previous Article 6 Steps to Meal Planning Success Next Article Thyme-Roasted Radishes and Carrots Print 10240 Rate this article: No rating Documents to download A Better Breakfast(.pdf, 699.64 KB) - 5219 download(s)