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Low-Histamine Mediterranean Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A refreshing and nutritious breakfast bowl featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and herbs, dressed with lemon and olive oil. This Mediterranean-inspired bowl is packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins, providing sustained energy for the morning.
25 min1 servingsmediterraneanbreakfast
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories1545
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69g89%
Saturated Fat 11g53%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 711mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 199g72%
Dietary Fiber 18g64%
Total Sugars 42g
Protein 44g88%
Calcium 171mg13%
Iron 11mg59%
Potassium 1920mg41%
Vitamin A 7.8mcg1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.16mcg7%
Vitamin E 5.9mg39%
Vitamin K 71mcg59%
Magnesium 508mg121%
Zinc 8.6mg78%
Folate 6mcg2%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tbsp mint
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 pinch asafoetida powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup avocado
- 0.25 cup cucumber
- 0.25 cup bell pepper
- 1 taste sea salt
- 1 taste peppers
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 0.5 cup dairy-free yogurt
Instructions
- 1Cook the quinoa according to package directions using water or low-histamine vegetable broth. Let it cool slightly.
- 2While the quinoa is cooking, dice the cucumber, yellow bell pepper, and avocado.
- 3In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, yellow bell pepper, and avocado.
- 4In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper (if tolerated).
- 5Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 6Stir in the chopped fresh mint and parsley.
- 7Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
- 8Top with dairy-free yogurt and sprinkle with hemp seeds. Serve immediately.
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