Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl
The Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl captures the essence of what is delicious and healthy in the Mediterranean Diet. This is an easy and delicious way to work the fundamentals in first thing in the morning. Warm, delicious, and most importantly simple and fast to prepare. The Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl is flavorful with spinach, onions, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Add a a poached egg and this is a filling breakfast favorite!
Breakfast bowls continue to gain popularity. With bowls growing popularity, it may not feel so unusual to eat grains at breakfast anymore. My Sweetheart certainly found it odd at first, but anytime I put an egg on a dish, he is always willing to try it. It is awesome to get all of that nutritional goodness in my morning meal! If you want to omit the egg, it is still a deliciously healthy breakfast to enjoy! Feel free to replace it with avocado or a little sweet potato for a vegan option.
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Recently, I have been focusing on a different whole grain each week. Whole grains and vegetables are the fundamentals of this way of eating. Oldways Whole Grain Council outlines what constitutes a whole grain and emphasizes portion sizes are important. While the Mediterranean Diet does subscribe to eating grains, it is important that we eat the right grains, and the right portions. Make sure to have 3-4 servings of whole grains a day. A serving of farro is half a cup, but if you want a heartier bowl, that is fine, just be sure to keep that in mind for your day!
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Whole Grain Breakfast Bowls Can Be Fast Food
I prep the grain on the weekend, cooking enough for the entire week. While I am poaching the egg, it takes about five minutes to sauté the onions, add the tomatoes and spinach and toss in the already cooked farro. Fast food has a whole new meaning. It is easy to add the grain, already cooked, to whatever recipe I am making. It is crucial to make sure not to overcook the farro. A bit al dente is best, so the farro will hold up for a reheat or to be added to a salad with dressing later in the week.
If you like a little spice, feel free to add some Sriracha, I did.
The Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl gets my morning going well. While my appetite is satisified, I do not feel full. In fact, I found I have more energy all day. The best part is these healthy grains support a healthy digestive system. Hard to believe something as filling and tasty as the Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl helps me maintain my weight! Yes, you can lose weight on the Mediterranean Diet!
Ingredients
Instructions
Be sure the farro is cooked.
Use a large skillet with a lid if you have one. Heat the skillet on medium high. Once hot, drizzle the pan with 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil. Add the small-diced onion. Sauté stirring occasionally until the onions are soft about 3 minutes.
To the pan with the onions, add the tomatoes and season with ground pepper. Heat for about one minute while gently stirring.
Add the cooked farro and heat until warm, stirring occasionally – about 2-3 minutes. Add the spinach and cover the skillet for one minute. Remove the lid, stir, and add the feta. Combine, cover with the lid, and remove from heat.
Poach the eggs using your preferred method. Scoop one fourth of the farro mixture in a bowl, top with a poached egg and top with any desired options.
A slice of cooked sweet potatoes or avocado is a great option to make this bowl vegan.
