Rock your power hour with this protein packed grain bowl! Full of rich nutrients and topped off with a perfectly poached egg, this Protein Grain Bowl will quickly become your new favourite dish.
Disclaimer: This recipe was made in partnership with Get Cracking. Thank you for supporting the brands who support me to make this blog possible.
What’s So Great About This Power Grain Bowl?
I’ve been obsessed with grain bowls recently – they’re light, filling, full of nutrients, and easy to assemble. What’s best? Grain bowls consist of budget-friendly pantry staples that make for an approachable yet delicious meal.
My favourite part is that the egg doubles as both the star of the dish and adds a boost of flavour and protein as the dressing; the yolk coats the grains nicely when you slice into it!
Did you know? Eggs and veggies are an ideal pairing for flexitarian and vegetarian meals; and this dish is full of both!
This healthy Protein Grain Bowl features:
- Poached egg – 1 egg has approximately 6.5 grams of high-quality protein and many important nutrients including vitamins A, D and E, folate, iron, zinc and choline
- Green lentils – rich in minerals, protein, and fibre
- Red quinoa – rich in minerals and vitamins
- Arugula – high in vitamin A, K, and C
- Pea shoots – high in beta carotene, vitamin C, folate, and fibre
- Pine nuts and almonds – both packed with healthy fats, fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals
How To Make This Poached Egg Power Grain Bowl
- In a small pot, add in green lentils and chicken stock (3 cups). Bring the pot to a boil, then lower heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- At the same time, bring a second pot of chicken stock (3 cups) to a boil and add in the red quinoa. Cover the pot and let the quinoa simmer for 12-15 minutes before setting it aside to rest until the lentils are finished cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the lentils, quinoa, arugula, pea shoots, pine nuts, and almonds. Toss to combine.
- After portioning out into individual bowls, top with a poached egg and serve immediately.
Tips and Notes on Making this Grain Bowl
- I prefer using the Instant Pot to make my poached eggs as it only takes me 3 minutes.
- Be sure to use a large enough pot for the lentils, as they double in size once cooked.
- If you prefer, you can swap out the chicken stock for vegetable stock to make the dish vegetarian friendly. Luckily, eggs and veggies are an ideal pairing for flexitarian and vegetarian meals; and this dish is full of both!
- To meal prep, store the bowls without the egg and add the egg on the day you’re planning to eat.
- You can also cook your lentils in an Instant Pot if you prefer. Here’s how I make Instant Pot lentils.
Ways To Change Up and Customize This Grain Bowl
- Different greens in your fridge? Use them instead!
- Swap out the pine nuts and almonds for any nuts of your choice.
- Toss in sliced grapes or apple to add a bit of sweetness.
- Swap the poached egg for a sunny side up, or hard-boiled egg.
- Pro tip: Double up to two eggs for a filling meal – one serving of eggs (2 eggs) provides 13 grams of high-quality protein!
Protein Grain Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 6 cups chicken stock, divided into 2
- 1.5 cup red quinoa
- 6 cups arugula
- 4 cups pea shoots
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 4 poached egg
Instructions
- In a small pot, add in green lentils and chicken stock (3 cups). Bring the pot to a boil, then lower heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- At the same time, bring a second pot of chicken stock (3 cups) to a boil and add in the red quinoa. Cover the pot and let the quinoa simmer for 12-15 minutes before setting it aside to rest until the lentils are finished cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the lentils, quinoa, arugula, pea shoots, pine nuts, and almonds. Toss to combine.
- After portioning out into individual bowls, top with a poached egg and serve immediately.
MORE EGG RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY
- Breakfast Wonton Egg Cups
- Make Ahead Breakfast Taco Egg Bowl
- Freezer Friendly Winter Spice Bacon Egg Cups
- Freezer Friendly Breakfast Egg Sandwiches
- Instant Pot Pizza Egg Bites
- Upgraded Instant Ramen with Egg
Other places to connect with me
Instagram: @carmyshungry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmyycom
Email: [email protected]
Leave a Reply