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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Breakfast and Brunch / Brown Rice and Egg Breakfast Bowl with Spinach

    Brown Rice and Egg Breakfast Bowl with Spinach

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Feb 13, 2020 • Modified: Feb 20, 2020 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Make this absolutely delicious and healthy brown rice and egg breakfast bowl with spinach. This warm and hearty breakfast takes under 10 minutes to make, and will leave you feeling energized and satisfied throughout the morning. Serve them with these healthy chocolate banana muffins and you have the ultimate breakfast the whole family will love!

    Overhead shot of brown rice and eggs with spinach on a gray plate

    Key items needed to make this easy rice and egg breakfast bowl

    • Instant rice packets. I am grateful I live in a time where microwave instant rice exists. ESPECIALLY brown rice. I usually cook rice or quinoa in the Instant Pot, however you can opt for perfectly flavored brown rice and quinoa ready in 90 seconds. This is good for when you're in a time crunch and don't have any meal prepped rice on hand. I recommend this brand.
    • Avocado oil or spray. I find this to be the best healthy way to make eggs, so they don't stick to your pan. Avocado oil has a high smoke point, and a wonderful light flavor, making it a versatile cooking oil. 

    Close up shot of breakfast eggs on gray plate

    How to make fluffy scrambled eggs

    • You must mix them together in a bowl until they are pale yellow BEFORE you pour them into the frying pan. Don't mix them directly in the frying pan.
    • Then you need to always cook on medium low heat and let them fully cook on one side before scrambling them. This ensures that they are in big, fluffy chunks, as opposed to sad, crumbly bits. 

    Years ago I was the world champion of tiny scrambled egg crumbles that were hardly edible. And now I have a food blog. Living proof (not the hair care brand) that you can be anything you set your mind to!

    Overhead photo of breakfast setting with plates, fork, and linens

    Step-by-step instructions to make this breakfast

    You will find the full ingredients and instructions list in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here are the steps laid out, so you can see how easy it is to make this brown rice and egg breakfast bowl!

    Step 1

    Microwave rice packet per instructions on bag, which is generally 90 seconds on high heat.

    Step 2

    Pour avocado oil in frying pan and warm pan on medium-low heat.

    Step 3

    While rice is cooking and pan is warming, whisk together eggs in a mixing bowl until fluffy and pale yellow. Next, pour eggs into the frying pan and cook on medium-low heat until bottom side cooks through. Use a spatula to flip to the other side, gently scrambling together to make big chunks.

    Step 4

    Fold in spinach and cook about another 2 minutes until wilted and bright green. Add salt and pepper to taste. Assemble rice bowl by pouring rice, eggs, and spinach together. Add any additional spices as wanted. 

    Up close shot of yellow scrambled eggs, brown rice, and cooked spinach

    Helpful tips for bringing it all together

    • While my rice is cooking in the microwave, I start the scrambled eggs and spinach to make the most efficient use of my time. 
    • Your spinach is done cooking when it completely wilts and turns bright green. It takes about 2-3 minutes for this process, so add it when eggs are halfway done cooking.
    • Make this brown rice and egg breakfast bowl in a large batch so you can meal prep for the week. Simply store in an air-tight glass container for up to 3 days.

    Serve this healthy brown rice and egg breakfast bowl with these other breakfast recipes

    • Almond Butter Acai Bowl
    • Mood Boosting Green Smoothie
    • Healthy Breakfast Banana Split 

    If you make this brown rice and egg breakfast bowl with spinach, or any other recipe on the blog, please let me know how you liked it in the comments below. I absolutely love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, for more nourishing recipes like this, and behind the scenes cooking and holistic wellness tips!

    Healthy Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl with Eggs and Spinach

    Brown Rice and Egg Breakfast Bowl with Spinach

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    This is the best quick and healthy brown rice and egg breakfast bowl with spinach. Make it in under 10 minutes for an easy family breakfast recipe everyone will love.
    Prep Time 3 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 8 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 206kcal
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Microwave
    • Non-stick skillet
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 1 package instant brown rice
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • Handful of spinach
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Microwave rice packet per instructions on bag, which is generally 90 seconds on high heat.
    • Pour avocado oil in frying pan and warm pan on medium-low heat.
    • While rice is cooking and pan is warming, whisk together eggs in a mixing bowl until fluffy and pale yellow. Pour eggs into the frying pan and cook on medium-low heat until bottom side is cooked. Use a spatula to flip to the other side, gently scrambling together to make big chunks.
    • Fold in spinach and cook about another 2 minutes until wilted and bright green. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Assemble rice bowl by pouring rice, eggs, and spinach together. Add any additional spices as wanted. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • While my rice is cooking in the microwave, I start the scrambled eggs and spinach to make the most efficient use of my time. 
    • You will know your spinach is done cooking when it is completely wilted and bright green. It takes about 2-3 minutes for this process, so I like to add it when my eggs are halfway cooked.
    • This brown rice and egg breakfast bowl can be made in a large batch so you can meal prep for the week. Simply store in an air-tight glass container for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 138mg | Vitamin A: 540IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    Post originally published on January 9, 2018 and has been updated for more thorough instructions and tips.

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