Savory Spinach Mushroom Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
A nutritious morning bowl with golden mushrooms, fresh spinach, ripe avocado, and eggs topped with herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
02 - 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
→ Eggs
05 - 2 large eggs
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
02 - Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender.
03 - Add spinach and cook, stirring, just until wilted (about 1-2 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Transfer the mixture to two serving bowls.
04 - In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook to your preferred doneness (fried, sunny side up, or poached).
05 - Place an egg on top of each bowl of sautéed vegetables. Top with sliced avocado, crumbled feta (if using), and fresh herbs. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but feels like something you would order at a cafe
- The combination of warm vegetables and a perfectly cooked egg keeps you full for hours
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking mushrooms or they will steam instead of brown
- Squeeze excess moisture from the spinach after wilting if it seems too watery
03 -
- A cast iron skillet creates the best sear on the mushrooms if you have one
- Room temperature eggs cook more evenly and are less likely to stick