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    Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl with Hummus

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Jan 30, 2019 | Modified: Jul 4, 2023

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    This healthy, savoury breakfast bowl is a great make ahead recipe perfect for busy weekday mornings. Made with quinoa, kale and roasted butternut squash all topped off with a boiled egg.

    Are you a sweet or a savoury breakfast person?

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    Overhead shot of vegetarian breakfast bowl with hummus on a marble surface

    In all contexts I'm all about that savoury and of course that includes my breakfasts. Whether it's a breakfast burrito or a big pan of shakshuka there just needs to be that heartiness that comes from a savoury breakfast.

    These vegetarian breakfast bowls are exactly what I'm about breakfast wise. I first made these for Will when he got home from a long run on a Sunday morning and we both loved them because:

    • They're healthy: From the kale to the butternut squash to the protein hit of quinoa, these breakfast bowls pack in tons of nutrients before you've even started your day
    • They're filling: I hate when a breakfast doesn't keep you full until lunch but these breakfast bowls have so much to them that they're guaranteed to keep you going all morning
    • They're great for meal prep: All of these elements last well in the fridge so it's a great idea to make a big batch of all these ingredients at the beginning of the week and throw together a few containers of these breakfast bowls for grab and go breakfasts
    • They're customisable: You can really add anything you like to these bowls, they're amazing for clearing out the fridge and getting rid of any vegetables that are on their last legs
    Side on shot of breakfast bowls with a wooden bowl of dukkah in the background
    Close up of breakfast bowl with a boiled egg

    So to make this breakfast bowl I was really keen to add hummus because I think it works surprisingly well as a breakfast food and it's delicious with all the other ingredients. 

    I knew I wanted to use mainly vegetables and top with a boiled egg but I was keen to add a bit of crunch to the dish as well. 

    I finally settled on some homemade dukkah which was the perfect thing to take what was otherwise a pretty simple dish to the next level.

    Vegetarian breakfast bowl on a marble background
    Vegetarian breakfast bowl with egg and butternut squash

    Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl Ingredients:

    You only need a handful of ingredients to make these simple breakfast bowls!

    • Butternut Squash: For roasting. Or you could use another type of squash of your choice. Use up leftover butternut in this roasted butternut squash pasta
    • Hummus: Not gonna lie, I used shop bought because I didn't have time to make my own but if you want to use homemade then go for it, you could even double up the squash and use my butternut squash hummus!
    • Kale: Simply sautéed before adding to the bowls. Any extra can be thrown into this veggie pesto pasta soup
    • Quinoa: Or another grain of your choice
    • Dukkah: Made from a combination cumin seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds and hazelnuts, roasted and ground
    Breakfast bowls with a wooden bowl of dukkah on a marble surface
    Overhead shot of breakfast bowl with a gold fork on a marble background

    Vegetarian Breakfast Bowls Instructions:

    1. Roast the squash: Heat the oven, peel and chop the squash and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and put in the oven for 30 minutes.
    2. Cook the rest of the ingredients: Sauté the kale, boil the eggs, roast the dukkah ingredients and blend.
    3. Assemble the breakfast bowls: Add a smear of hummus and top with all your other ingredients. Serve.
    Overhead shot of vegetarian breakfast bowls with a gold fork on a marble background
    Overhead shot of two breakfast bowls on a marble surface

    Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl Variations:

    • To make this recipe vegan simply leave off the egg which is perfect if you're looking for a vegetarian breakfast without eggs. In it's place you could try some extra veggies or even tofu if you want to up the protein
    • Use different vegetables depending on the season. Broccoli, spinach or sweet potato would all work well

    Want more? Try these other vegetarian breakfast recipes!

    • Vegan Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
    • Turkish Eggs with Whipped Goat's Cheese
    • Greek Shakshuka with Olives & Capers
    • Huevos Rancheros Baked Eggs
    • Open Faced Mushroom Melts
    • Italian Shakshuka with Basil & Parmesan
    • Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito
    • Menemen
    • Chipotle Eggs and Potatoes with Kale
    • Vegan Breakfast Tacos

    Recipe

    Overhead shot of breakfast bowl with a gold fork on a marble background

    Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl with Hummus

    These healthy, savoury breakfast bowls are a great make ahead recipe perfect for busy weekday mornings. Made with quinoa, kale and roasted butternut squash all topped off with a boiled egg. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 475kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • ½ Butternut Squash peeled and chopped
    • 4 tablespoon Hummus
    • 100 g Kale chopped
    • 100 g Quinoa cooked
    • 2 Eggs boiled to your liking

    Dukkah

    • 50 g Hazelnuts
    • 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
    • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
    • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Spread the squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes until soft.
    • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan and saute the kale just before the squash is finished roasting for a couple of minutes until bright green. Season well.
    • Boil the eggs to your liking. Spread a smear of hummus in a bowl, top with half the squash, kale, quinoa, a boiled egg, and a sprinkling of dukkah.

    To make the dukkah

    • Put all the ingredients on a baking sheet and put in the oven for 6-8 minutes then transfer to a blender and pulse a few times until chopped. Store in an airtight jar.
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 475 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 163mg54%
    Sodium 212mg9%
    Potassium 1443mg41%
    Carbohydrates 67g22%
    Fiber 11g44%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 21g42%
    Vitamin A 25200IU504%
    Vitamin C 99.9mg121%
    Calcium 358mg36%
    Iron 9.5mg53%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    Comments

    1. Elena says

      November 06, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Adding some turmeric and dried tomatoes to this delicious vegetarian breakfast is the way to go for my busy mornings! And a big black coffee....

      Reply
    2. Ellen says

      January 31, 2019 at 11:27 am

      I would never think of hummus for breakfast but it clearly works in this recipe. Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 31, 2019 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks Ellen!

        Reply
    3. Calleigh | The Fork bite says

      January 31, 2019 at 10:48 am

      I would love to eat this for brunch. The colors look appetizing, YUM!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 31, 2019 at 10:07 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    4. Veena Azmanov says

      January 31, 2019 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      Love the looks of this healthy Breakfast Platter. Makes me feel special too. Everything in this platter looks perfect and delicious.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 31, 2019 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks Veena!

        Reply
    5. Dannii says

      January 31, 2019 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      Hummus for breakfast sounds good to me. This looks so filling too.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 31, 2019 at 10:07 pm

        It really is!

        Reply
    6. Dianna says

      January 31, 2019 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      I love the idea of this hummus bowl! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Delicious and filling.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 31, 2019 at 10:08 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
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