Meatless Monday’s: Superfood Breakfast with Fried Egg

Some mornings call for more than just a quick piece of toast. Sometimes, you need a breakfast that feels like fuel for both body and mind—a dish that’s hearty, colorful, and packed with flavor. Enter the Superfood Breakfast with Fried Egg: a bowl that proves you don’t need complicated ingredients to create something extraordinary.

This recipe transforms humble broccoli into a “rice” base that’s light yet satisfying, tossed with toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch, sweet dried cranberries for contrast, and a warm kick of spices like paprika and chili flakes. The drizzle of lemon juice brightens everything up, and then comes the crown jewel—a golden fried egg, perfectly cooked, sliding right on top. The yolk breaks open and runs into the broccoli mix, turning every bite into a savory, rich little masterpiece.

It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you feel like you’ve already won the day before it’s even 9 a.m. Quick to make, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this one’s going to be a morning favorite.

Superfood Breakfast with Fried Egg

Ingredient List

2 cups (300g) broccoli
2 tbsp. coconut oil
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ onion, chopped
2 tbsp. (20g) pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp. (20g) dried cranberries
Juice of ½ lemon
4 eggs

Spice List

½ tsp. ground turmeric
½ tsp. chili flakes
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. oregano

Directions

Divide the broccoli into smaller parts and chop into tiny pieces, or use a food processor to create broccoli “rice.”
Heat 1 tbsp. of coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, and pumpkin seeds. Fry, stirring for about 5 minutes, until browned.
Add cranberries, broccoli rice, and spices. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5–7 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent burning. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
In a separate frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp. coconut oil and fry the eggs to your liking.
Serve the eggs on top of the broccoli rice, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving: 397
Fats per serving: 26 grams
Protein per serving: 18 grams
Carbohydrates per serving: 27 grams

This recipe is taken from our Eat Lean: Vegetarian Delights cookbook featuring 58 flavorful recipes for a vibrant meat-free lifestyle.

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