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By Kaleigh McMordie - March 17, 2017, Updated July 2, 2021

Spring Greens Grain Bowl with Soft Boiled Egg

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Use those spring veggies in this delicious spring greens grain bowl! With quinoa, brussels sprouts, asparagus, arugula, a soft boiled egg and tahini dressing, this healthy vegetarian bowl is easy to make and great for meal prep. (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian)

overhead view of spring green grain bowl with a soft boiled egg on top.

I'm not up on trends - are grain bowls still in style? I don't care, I will always think that grain bowls are the best. To me, they feel so deeply nourishing even though I usually just throw a bunch of things together and shovel it in my mouth while holding a child on my hip. This grain bowl was born out of one such meal, and it was so delicious that it stuck.

Why You'll Love This Grain Bowl

If you love grain bowls as much as I do, I don't have to tell you that you'll love this one, too. The contrast of so many textures and flavors - fluffy, nutty quinoa, garlicky sautéed brussels sprouts and asparagus, peppery fresh arugula, and creamy avocado, all topped with a jammy soft boiled egg - makes for an interesting and delicious meal. This bowl is so nourishing with the perfect mix of fiber, protein and healthy fat for satisfaction, fullness, and lasting energy. Finally, everything gets cooked right on the stove in just 15 minutes, but it's super easy to make ahead too!

How To Make an Easy Spring Greens Grain Bowl

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overhead view of spring green grain bowl with a soft boiled egg on top without dressing.
  1. Start the water for the soft boiled egg. When it comes to a boil, add the egg, boil, and then place in a bowl of ice water to cool.
  2. Heat a skillet on the stove and add sauté some brussels sprouts. Add the garlic and asparagus and continue cooking until the asparagus are bright green and brussels sprouts are tender.
  3. Build your bowl by adding quinoa and arugula to the bottom of a bowl. Top with brussels sprouts and asparagus.
  4. Peel the egg, cut in half, and add to the bowl. Top with sliced avocado, green onion, and tahini dressing (optional but highly recommended!).

How To Make A Soft Boiled Egg

To make the perfect soft boiled egg, I use the method from Bon Appétit. bring a small pot of water to a boil. You'll want enough water to cover the egg once it's submerged. Use a spoon to gently place the egg into the boiling water. Adjust the heat to maintain a consistent gentle boil and cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Immediately drain and place the egg in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled to the touch, peel the egg and enjoy!

closeup of soft boiled egg and sliced avocado on top of a spring greens grain bowl.

Recipe Variations

The great thing about bowls is that there are so many ways you can make them your own, or to use what you have on hand! A few examples:

  • Leave the egg off for a vegan bowl, or make the egg however you prefer (poached, fried, hard boiled).
  • Use any grain that you like as a base. I often have leftover quinoa around, but farro, brown rice, or any other whole grain would be delicious too!
  • Swap arugula for another leafy green.
  • Throw in any other veggies you like when cooking the brussels sprouts and asparagus.
  • Use your favorite dressing, seasoning, or fresh herbs on the top.

Make Ahead Tips

These bowls are great for meal prep. The quinoa, eggs, and dressing can all be made up to 3 days in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Then all you have to do is heat up the quinoa and cook the veggies - so easy! You can also make and build the entire bowl and refrigerate it until you're ready to eat. I suggest leaving off the avocado until it's time to eat so that it doesn't get brown.

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Spring Greens Grain Bowl with Soft Boiled Egg

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Use those spring veggies in this delicious spring greens grain bowl! With quinoa, brussels sprouts, asparagus, arugula, a soft boiled egg and tahini dressing, this healthy vegetarian bowl is easy to make and great for meal prep. (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian)

  • Author: Kaleigh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 bowl 1x
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup brussels sprouts, halved
  • 3-4 large asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup baby arugula or other leafy green
  • ¼ small avocado, sliced
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • optional: tahini dressing or golden turmeric tahini sauce and/or everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. To make the soft-boiled egg, bring a pot of water to a boil. Use a spoon to gently drop the egg into the boiling water. Cook 6-7 minutes, maintaining a gentle boil. As soon as the cook time is up, drain the egg and place it in a bowl of ice water to cool.
  2. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet. Add brussels sprouts and cook over medium heat, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and asparagus spears and continue cooking until asparagus is bright green, about 5 more minutes.
  3. Heat quinoa if it is not already warm. Add to a bowl with arugula, brussels sprouts and asparagus.
  4. Peel the egg and cut in half. Add to the bowl on top of the veggies. Top with sliced avocado, green onions, and any additional sauce or seasoning. 

Notes

  • Quinoa, eggs, and dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. 
  • Use any grains, greens, or veggies you have on hand to make this bowl your own.
  • You can also top with a fried egg or poached egg instead of a soft boiled egg. Or leave the egg off for a vegan bowl.

Keywords: vegetarian grain bowl, spring greens quinoa bowl, brussels sprouts grain bowl with soft boiled eggs

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About Kaleigh McMordie

Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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  1. Calla says

    June 11, 2018 at 7:48 am

    I've made this twice now and it's delicious! Great mix of flavours. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kaleigh says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:46 am

      So glad you like it, Calla! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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