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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Quinoa Power Breakfast

    Published: Jan 3, 2017 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Quinoa Power Breakfast - start your morning off right with protein and veggies. This power breakfast will keep you full until lunchtime. So flavorful too!

    This Quinoa Power Breakfast with arugula and roasted radishes is a protein packed, flavorful, nutritious way to start your day. And it can be made in just 30 minutes!

    Breakfast plate of turmeric quinoa, chopped roasted radishes, arugula, and two lemon wedges. Bowl of raw radishes behind next to a glass of green juice.

    A few weeks ago, hubby and I escaped to Kohler, WI, for an extended weekend getaway. We ate, we drank, we hit the spa (the highlight of the trip!!), we smiled, we laughed, we relaxed! Bliss!

    We enjoyed brunch in the Wisconsin Room restaurant one morning. Hubby hit up the HUGE fancy buffet, but since there wasn’t much in the way of plant-based foods up there besides fruit, I ordered off the menu. As luck would have it, they had a Quinoa Power Breakfast and a healthy green smoothie on the menu and both were delicious!

    I loved the quinoa so much that I decided to recreate it when I got home and this recipe is the result. I hope you love it too!

    Close up overhead view of yellow hued quinoa with diced tomatoes on a plate over arugula, next to roasted radishes and lemon wedges.

    You know what “they” say – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets the tone for the rest of the day. Choose a sugary donut and soda, you’ll be exhausted by 10am and I’m guessing you won’t be hitting the gym later. Choose healthy carbs, protein and greens and you’ll power through your day like a rockstar, checking off your to-do list like a boss.

    This Quinoa Power Breakfast will fill you up without filling you out. Get ready to take on the day!

    Roasted radishes with perfectly browned edges on a plate next to a lemon wedge and quinoa.

    Quinoa is a naturally gluten free, plant-based complete protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids your body needs.

    You cook it and eat like you would most grains, but quinoa is actually a seed, in the same family as spinach and chard.

    It contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is also high in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and folate.

    I usually use tri-colored quinoa because I think it’s prettier, but I opted for white quinoa this time because I used turmeric (I’m obsessed with turmeric lately!) and I really wanted that golden color to come through and let the beauty of the tomatoes and radishes shine.

    Quinoa Power Breakfast w/ Roasted Radishes and arugula on a white plate. Raw radishes in the background next to a glass of green juice. A fork lies next to the plate.

    I’ve shown you how to roast radishes before in my Roasted Radish and Brussels Sprouts Salad and I’m doing it again because they are so good! Roasting them really mellows out the flavor and tones done the “spiciness.”

    Radishes are low in calories, and high in nutrients. They are incredibly high in antioxidants and contain high amounts of vitamin C, and also decent levels of B vitamins, folate, and calcium. You need to get some radishes in your diet asap!

    Overhead view of a plate of quinoa, radishes, arugula, and lemons in front of a bowl of radishes and glass of green juice. Brightly colored dish towel under the plate.

    More quinoa recipes

    • Quinoa Veggie Bowl
    • Curry Quinoa Salad
    • Lentil Quinoa Soup
    • Black Bean Quinoa Chili
    • Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
    • Red Lentil Quinoa Fritters

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    Quinoa Power Breakfast w/ Roasted Radishes

    Quinoa Power Breakfast w/ Roasted Radishes

    This Quinoa Power Breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. Packed with protein, anti-inflammatory turmeric, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals – this healthy dish will keep you full until lunch. And it can be made is about 30 minutes!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast and Brunch, Entrées
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 191kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    For the Quinoa

    • ½ small white onion diced
    • 1 cup white quinoa rinsed and drained
    • 2 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • juice of ½ lemon
    • dash cayenne
    • 1 tomato seeds removed and diced
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 big handful arugula

    For the Roasted Radishes

    • 10-12 radishes quartered
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • sprinkle salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    • Toss the quartered radishes with the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
    • Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to redistribute.
    • Meanwhile, in a medium pot, sauté the diced onion in 1-2 tablespoons of water until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes.
    • Add the broth, turmeric, lemon juice, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
    • Add the diced tomato and arugula to the quinoa. Stir. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
    • Serve with the roasted radishes and another squeeze of lemon over everything, if desired.

    Notes

    This dish would also make a great easy lunch or light dinner!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. LizzieC says

      January 19, 2019 at 7:42 am

      My friend gave me some fresh turmeric so I was looking for a recipe to use t. This was absolutely delicious. I will make it again and again. I had it for brunch.5 stars

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      • Jenn S. says

        January 19, 2019 at 5:31 pm

        Oh, wonderful Lizzie! I’m so happy you love it! Thank you for your comment!

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    2. Helena says

      January 27, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      This is the healthiest breakfast I’ve ever seen. I love eating radish in salads but I’ve never tried them for breakfast! I need to seriously start losing some weight so I’m thinking this power breakfast might be what I need to start my day better (stop the snacking!)

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      • Jenn S. says

        January 28, 2018 at 9:45 am

        I hope you love it, Helena! I’m not a nutritionist, but personally, I think snacking is ok. Sometimes we need a little something to get us through to our next meal. As long as it’s healthy snacking and done when you’re truly hungry, not just out of habit, it can actually prevent overeating later in the day. Good luck! Let me know if you try this Power Breakfast!

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