Description
These Savory Breakfast Bowls with Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, and Hummus are a delicious and nutrient-packed way to start your day. Featuring soft boiled eggs, sautéed vegetables, creamy hummus, and a touch of fragrant seasonings like Aleppo pepper and za’atar, this recipe offers a balanced combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, these bowls are perfect for a nourishing and flavorful breakfast.
Ingredients
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Eggs
- 4 eggs, cooked to your liking (soft boiled recommended)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, halved
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups hummus (homemade or quality store-bought)
- Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking and drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Seasoning of your choice (e.g., Aleppo pepper, za’atar – about 1 teaspoon each)
- Olives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Prepare the eggs to your preferred style, with soft boiled eggs recommended. To soft boil, place eggs in boiling water and cook for about 6-7 minutes for a soft center. You may also scramble or fry the eggs if desired. Cooked boiled eggs can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the halved mushrooms and season with kosher salt. Cook for about 7 minutes, turning occasionally until the mushrooms are nicely browned on both sides.
- Cook tomatoes, spinach, and garlic: Add the cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms. Add another pinch of kosher salt. Cook together for 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes are warmed through and the spinach is wilted.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked mushroom, spinach, and tomato mixture evenly among 4 bowls. Add the cooked eggs on top, then spoon 1/2 cup of hummus into each bowl. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the hummus if desired.
- Season and garnish: Sprinkle your preferred seasonings over each bowl (the recipe suggests about 1 teaspoon each of Aleppo pepper and za’atar). Add olives if using. Serve immediately and enjoy a savory, nutrient-rich breakfast.
Notes
- Soft boiled eggs provide a creamy texture, but feel free to prepare eggs your favorite way: scrambled, fried, or hard boiled.
- You can prepare boiled eggs in advance and refrigerate them for up to one week.
- For extra flavor, try different seasonings such as smoked paprika, cumin, or chili flakes if you don’t have Aleppo pepper or za’atar on hand.
- Use homemade hummus for the freshest taste or a quality store-bought brand.
- Olives add a nice salty touch but are optional depending on your preference.
