Savory Buckwheat Breakfast Bowls with Jammy Egg
Toasty buckwheat groats, greens, and a jammy egg make a savory breakfast bowl with plenty of texture.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 20 · Total: 30 · Serves: 2 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
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This bowl takes the grounding comfort of a warm grain porridge and gives it a bright, brunch-ready finish.
Story
Casey likes breakfast to feel steady but never sleepy. Nutty buckwheat gives the bowl a good chew, spinach adds a soft green note, and the jammy egg makes the top look like a little sunrise. Feta and mustard wake everything up. It is the kind of breakfast that keeps a busy kitchen feeling cared for.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup toasted buckwheat groats
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, lower in the eggs, and cook for 7 minutes for jammy centers.
- Transfer the eggs to ice water, then peel them once cool enough to handle.
- Simmer the buckwheat groats in the broth for 12 to 15 minutes until tender and pleasantly chewy, then drain any excess liquid.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and honey in a small bowl.
- Fold the spinach and half of the scallions into the hot buckwheat, then toss with the vinaigrette.
- Divide the bowls, top each with a halved egg, feta, pumpkin seeds, and the remaining scallions.
Chef Tips
- Rinse the groats briefly if they look dusty, then drain well before cooking.
- Set a timer for the eggs so the yolks stay jammy instead of firm.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating leftover buckwheat.
- Use arugula in place of spinach for a pepperier bowl.
Cook's Notes
- **Eggs:** Chill them in ice water so they peel cleanly.
- **Buckwheat:** Cook until just tender, not mushy.
- **Greens:** Fold spinach in while the groats are hot so it wilts gently.
- **Serving:** Add the seeds last for the best crunch.