Quinoa Egg Bowl with Pecorino
Cookbook author Melissa Clark takes inspiration from Caesar salad in this quinoa bowl, which includes a soft runny egg and a lemony, cheese-spiked dressing. It’s one of the best grain bowls we’ve ever had.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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Kosher salt
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Coarsely ground black pepper
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3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3 ounces Pecorino Toscano or Manchego cheese, coarsely shredded, plus more for garnish
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1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained well
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One 1-pound bunch of mustard greens, Swiss chard or kale, stems and ribs removed, leaves chopped
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1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
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4 soft-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
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Sliced radishes, for garnish
Description
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In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the olive oil and 3 ounces shredded cheese.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; whisk in the quinoa and boil until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
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Meanwhile, set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add the greens, cover and steam until crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the sugar snap peas to the steamer and cook, covered, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the greens.
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Divide the warm quinoa among bowls. Arrange the greens, snap peas and eggs on top. Drizzle each bowl with the dressing, sprinkle with cheese, pepper and radishes and serve.