Pumpkin and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A hearty and nutritious breakfast bowl combining quinoa, pumpkin puree, and warming spices, topped with pecans and chia seeds. This dish is rich in fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbs, making it both filling and satisfying.
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Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup quinoa, rinsed
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree, unsweetened
- ¼ tsp cinnamon, ground
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg, ground
- ⅛ tsp ginger, ground
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp pecans, chopped
- ½ Tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water or almond milk to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and maple syrup. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Divide the mixture into bowls and top with chopped pecans and chia seeds.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9711IU | Vitamin B1: 0.3mg | Vitamin B2: 0.3mg | Vitamin B3: 2mg | Vitamin B5: 1mg | Vitamin B6: 0.3mg | Vitamin C: 3mg | Vitamin D: 3µg | Vitamin E: 6mg | Vitamin K: 10µg | Calcium: 319mg | Copper: 1mg | Folate: 92µg | Iron: 4mg | Manganese: 2mg | Magnesium: 142mg | Phosphorus: 312mg | Selenium: 8µg | Zinc: 2mg