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Kale and Mushroom Quinoa Bowl with Soft Poached Egg
Kale and Mushroom Quinoa Bowl with Soft Poached Egg
Print Recipe Kale and Mushroom Quinoa Bowl with Soft Poached Egg

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cooked Quinoa*
  • 2 Eggs – cracked into small individual cups
  • 1 Teaspoon Table Salt (plus more to taste)
  • 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 6 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Bunch Lacinato Kale - destemmed and cut into thin strips
  • ¼ pound Crimini Mushrooms - wiped clean, destemmed and thinly sliced
  • ¼ pound Shitake Mushrooms - wiped clean, destemmed, and thinly sliced
  • cup Scallions, sliced
  • cup Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Avocado, pitted and thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Begin by warming the cooked quinoa if not already hot.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large skillet nearly to the brim with water, add the vinegar and salt, and place on the stovetop. Bring the water to a simmer, then cover to keep hot.
  • In a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering over medium-high heat. Add the chopped kale, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until slightly wilted. Once cooked, remove from the pan.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil until hot and add the chopped mushrooms. Toss until they are golden brown and caramelized. Remove mushrooms from the pan and lightly salt.    
  • Return to your simmering water. Gently tip 2 eggs (pre-cracked into bowls) into the pan at the same time, cover immediately with a lid, and take the pan off the heat. Cook for exactly 4 minutes for a soft poach, then remove with a slotted spoon. Season with salt and pepper.         
  • To serve, divide quinoa, cooked mushrooms and kale into two bowls. Top each bowl with a soft poached egg and garnish with scallions, cilantro, and avocado. Squeeze a little lime juice over the top and serve!      
    *To cook quinoa, place 4 cups of water in a small pot, and bring to a boil on the stovetop. Once the water is boiling, pour in 1 cup of dried quinoa and gently stir. Cook for exactly 9 minutes, drain, and rinse with cold water.