Good Morning Citrus Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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A vibrant quinoa bowl bursting with citrus flavors and fresh fruits to energize your morning with wholesome nutrition. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, combines quinoa (uncooked), water, orange segments into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup (90 g) quinoa under cold water, then combine with 1 cup (240 ml) water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step 2: Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp honey and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Spoon the quinoa into a bowl, top with 1/2 cup orange segments and 1/2 cup grapefruit segments arranged evenly.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt dolloped on top, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds for crunch.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a fresh and energizing start to your day.

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