Among my many guilty pleasures is insta-grits. Once in a while, though, I like to swap out the grits for quinoa. Quinoa is a powerhouse; since it’s packed with protein, dietary fiber, iron, calcium – I could go on, but won’t – you’ll feel a lot better about starting your day with this than that slice of cold pizza.
I like some cheddar and an egg on my grits, so that is what I’m putting on these quinoa “grits.” If you like buttery grits, use butter. If you like shrimp in your grits, cook up some shrimp. The possibilities are endless.
What’s better than a late breakfast on a lazy day? Nothing. Nothing is better than that.
Breakfast of superfood. Go get ’em, Tiger.
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Cheesy Quinoa “Grits”
Prep Time: <5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: <20 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
3/4 cup dry quinoa
1 egg
1 oz. cheddar cheese
Small bunch parsley, chopped
1/2 – 1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Prepare quinoa according to stove top package directions. When quinoa is minutes from being done, heat olive oil in pan and fry egg sunny side up until white is set but yolk remains runny. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
2. Stir parsley into hot quinoa, allowing it to wilt slightly, then plate. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Place egg on top. Serve.
I’ve never been able to really get into grits (or quinoa), but this dish might win me over. It looks delicious.
Lillian
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Thanks, Lillian! If you try it out, let me know what you think. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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ditto
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What a great way of using quinoa Susan! My hubby is not a quinoa fan but I’m sure he would love this dish since he adores cheese and eggs. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
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Thank you! I hope you guys give it a try. 🙂
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I love quinoa! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try! Pinning to my Breakfast Yummies board now – thanks!
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So glad you like it, Jen – let me know how it goes! And thanks very much for pinning 🙂
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Pssst! Don’t tell anyone but I’ve never tried quinoa. I just never think of it, to be honest. I tell you what, though, if anything would get me to buy some, it would be a recipe like this, cheese-laden. Your last photo, with the egg yolk spilling onto the cheesy quinoa is just about as enticing as could be. 🙂
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Put cheese on cardboard and I bet it’d be delicious! Seriously, though, I love quinoa as a side with some veggies mixed in. Hope you’ll give it a try sometime 🙂 Thanks for stopping by for a comment!
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Mmmm… I love grits and have them most mornings! but what caught my attention was that fried egg on top! I think I could top everything with a fried egg!!
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Grits and a fried egg are a match made in heaven!
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This looks SO great, Susan! And I love the photography!
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Thanks so much! I’m not sure how I missed this comment for months! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
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WOW! This is definitely on my list of things to make, it looks great!
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Yes, do make it! So yummy 🙂 Thanks for stopping by
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Lovely and healthy, thanks for stopping by
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Thank you 🙂
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Looks really tasty, I love getting new ideas for Quinoa it’s such a great grain.
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Quinoa is awesome! Thanks for stopping by!
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That looks and sounds incredible!!!
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Thanks!! 🙂 Hope you’ll try it sometime
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Have never tried quinoa before, but looking at your pictures make me hungry so I will give it a go, thank you.
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It’s delicious! So many great quinoa recipes out there, hope you’ll give it a try 🙂 thanks for stopping by
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Hello and nice to meet you. Thank you for liking a post. Your recipe looks great! Happy First Day of Spring;)
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Nice to meet you, too! Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by 🙂
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You are welcome for the kind words:) Have a nice Spring Day;)
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I eat quinoa every day … this recipe looks delicious! I’ll have to try this for a Sunday brunch 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Ahh, a fellow quinoa-addict!
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Hi chef,
I wouldn’t eat that. Well I might but it looks a little worthy. We don’t even have grits in the UK tho’ – so, y’know? America does a good breakfast, I know. I would maybe fry a hot dog with the egg if the cupboard was bare, or try poaching eggs again. Oh I wish I could make eggs benedict or have the patience to grate potato, ummm. See you later :))
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hi…
do you remember me? i’m kim from jogjatripadvisor.wordpress.com
btw, i love your blog.. i want to share with you about my culinary experience in jogjakarta.. 🙂
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What a great opportunity to serve quinoa! Thank you. And thank you for liking my post Grandma’s Pierogis.
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I have a huge bag of quinoa but haven’t been able to use it. Glad you liked my post which lead me to this. Thanks.
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Hope you’ll try it out!
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oh, yum! I am having this for dinner. I just happen to have every ingredient and an appetite just the right size tonight. Thanks for this!
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Enjoy! Hope you like it
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Funny….I’m about to write an article about quinoa for breakf
ast and did the cooking and photo last night. Ya beat me to the punch! Good job! Great photos!
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Quinoa is such a great breakfast food!! Thanks for stopping by.
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Nice recipe, I’m gonna try it. Thanks for liking my beans post.
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Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for commenting
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What a great idea. I love quinoa with cheese, and I definitely enjoy a fried egg!
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Fried egg makes everything wonderful!
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Definitely going to try this recipe for my son who does not like quinoa but loves cheese over a fried egg. If he doesn’t like it then mama gets his too!!
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Haha, good plan!! Thanks for the comment
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Ooh this would be a great recipe to get into quinoa!
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It is! If you try it, let me know what you think
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Reblogged this on FabiFabu and commented:
One of my favorite “new grains”, great recipe. originally posted by Lazy Susan.
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Looks delicious! I love quinoa and grits.
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Me too!!
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This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
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Enjoy!!
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thank you very much for following my Blog. I have gone through your Blog, really it was good. The images are appropriate to description that provides the preparation of quinoa and grits. It is really a delicious food.
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Breakfast of champions! I’m going to make this for Miss8 – she loves quinoa.
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Enjoy!
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I will have to try quinoa grits. My boys love cheesy grits with eggs, it is their absolute favorite breakfast
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