My favorite breakfast spot in Los Angeles is Huckleberry Bakery. They have a glistening pastry case filled with rustic baked goods and treats of all kinds and a big chalkboard that lists a very fresh, yet somehow decadent, menu. I will never forget the first breakfast I enjoyed there and how impressed I was with their savory breakfast bowl. This is how I recreate it at home, simplified from theirs, but still a beautiful bowl for chilly fall mornings. I use quinoa, but any cooked grain will work—try bulgur, spelt, millet, barley, and the like. The style of eggs on top is up to you. I love the nuttiness of Manchego, but Parmesan works too, either way be generous with the cheese.
Reprinted from The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon Copyright (c) 2015 by Sarah Forte and Hugh Forte. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, LLC, a Penguin Random House Company.
ingredients
Herb Oil
Breakfast Bowl
directions
For the herb oil, in a food processor or high-powered blender, blitz the parsley, chives, olive oil, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until mostly smooth. Set aside.
Position rack to the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425ºF. Spread the squash cubes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are browned and caramelized. Remove to cool slightly.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat the remaining 1½ tablespoons of oil until shimmering. Add the garlic, onion, and a pinch of salt and sauté for 1 minute. Add the kale, quinoa, maple syrup, and cayenne and sauté until the quinoa starts to get crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the quinoa mixture to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon of the herb oil, the squash, and lemon juice.
Serve each bowl with a scoop of quinoa, eggs of your choice, a drizzle of herb oil, and shaved cheese.