BLT Quinoa Bowls

Name: BLT Quinoa Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 large eggs; 8 ounces cherry tomatoes; 3 cups fresh arugula; 1 small ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I've been trying out grain bowls, and I thought the flavors of my favorite sandwich would work really well. My family agreed! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 large eggs
8 ounces cherry tomatoes
3 cups fresh arugula
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, basil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and lemon juice. Add to cooked quinoa; stir to combine.
2. Place 2-3 in. water in a large skillet with a high side; add remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into a small cup; holding cup close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Keep warm.
3. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook tomatoes until they begin to release their juices, 8-10 minutes. Add arugula; cook and stir just until arugula is wilted, 1-2 minutes.
4. To serve, divide quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Add tomatoes, arugula, avocado slices and crumbled bacon. Top each bowl with a poached egg.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 446 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.