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Sesame Green Beans with Quinoa and Eggs

An easy green bean breakfast featuring sesame green beans paired with quinoa and a fried egg.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Green Beans
  • 1/2 pound green beans
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 fried eggs

Instructions

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  1. Rinse, dry, and trim the ends from the green beans. Heat a medium skillet with a lid over medium-low heat. Add the oil followed by the green beans. Cover and cook until the green beans have brightened in color and are just starting to become tender; 3 to 5 minutes depending on heat.
  2. Remove the lid and continue to cook for another couple minutes; until the green beans are browning and tender.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients in, cook for another minute or so then remove from heat.
  4. Divide the quinoa onto two plates then top with green beans and fried eggs.

Notes

  • Tips & Tricks: The green beans make for a solid component. Make a large batch on the weekend and use for salads, spring rolls, and wraps throughout the week. 
  • Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: green beans, soy sauce, quinoa
  • Nutrition:  see the information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 28.7g (10%) Protein 12.1g (24%) Fat 15.3g (24%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 28.7mg (10%) Sodium 529mg (22%) Fiber 5.9g (24%) Sugar 4.7g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 28.7g 10%
Protein 12.1g 24%
Fat 15.3g 24%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 28.7mg 10%
Sodium 529mg 22%
Fiber 5.9g 24%
Sugar 4.7g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.