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Italian breakfast bowl with a runny poached eggs with pesto and a fork, and fresh herbs on the side.

Italian Breakfast Bowl

Author: Stephanie Kay

With 36 grams of protein and 6 gram of fiber, these Italian-inspired egg breakfast bowls are a filling and healthy way to start the day.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place the farro in a fine mesh colander, rinse it under colder water, and then strain off excess water. Fill a medium pot with well-salted water, bring to a boil, add farro, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered according to package directions (see notes section below), stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender but pleasantly chewy. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. In a small pan on medium-high, warm the olive oil, then add the cherry tomatoes, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin the blister on the bottom, then give them a good shake in the pan, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and cook for a final 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the cherry tomatoes begin to break and the spinach has wilted.
  3. Bring a separate medium pot of water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. While waiting for the water to boil, crack an egg into a small bowl or ramekin.
  4. Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the water (optional) and stir the water so that it moves in a circular motion. Gently drop the egg into the water, working one egg at a time, give the water another gentle stir, and cook for 4 minutes. Once cooked, scoop the eggs out with a slotted spoon, and remove any excess water.
  5. Once everything is cooked, fill each bowl with a layer of cooked farro, cooked tomatoes and spinach, two slices of prosciutto, poached eggs, and a dollop of ricotta. Add a drizzle of pesto (optional), and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to serve.

Notes

To Cook Farro: Farro cooking times vary based on the type of farro used. Pearled farro cooks in 10 to 20 minutes; semi-pearled farro cooks in 20 to 30 minutes; and whole farro cook in 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/italian-breakfast-bowl/