Harissa Breakfast Bowl

· Cate team
Forget ordinary breakfast bowls. This vibrant combination of nutty wild rice, sunny-side-up eggs, creamy avocado and warming harissa proves that a satisfying morning meal doesn't need a complicated recipe.
Fresh lemon adds brightness, while crushed walnuts bring a delicious crunch. With just 10 minutes of preparation and a total cooking time of 40 minutes, this colourful dish delivers plenty of flavour with surprisingly little effort.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup Lundberg Wild Rice Blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- Harissa seasoning, to taste
- ½ avocado, mashed
- Juice of ½ lemon
- A handful of walnuts or your favourite nuts, crushed
- Ground turmeric, for garnish
1. Cook The Wild Rice
Start by cooking the wild rice blend according to the instructions on the packet. Different varieties require different cooking times and amounts of water, so following the manufacturer's directions will help you achieve the right consistency.
Wild rice is particularly appealing in this recipe because of its pleasantly chewy texture and subtle, earthy flavour. It creates a substantial base without overpowering the other ingredients.
Once the rice is ready, keep it warm while you prepare the eggs. The warmth will also help the mashed avocado blend more easily into the grains later.
2. Make The Harissa Eggs
Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Carefully break in both eggs and cook them sunny-side up, allowing the whites to set while keeping the yolks soft.
Sprinkle the eggs with harissa seasoning as they cook. Its aromatic blend of spices adds warmth and depth, transforming a familiar breakfast ingredient into something much more interesting.
Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. A lighter sprinkle provides subtle warmth, while a more generous coating creates a stronger flavour.
3. Add Creaminess And Crunch
Transfer the warm rice to a large bowl and add the mashed avocado. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir gently until the ingredients are evenly combined.
The avocado creates a creamy coating around the grains, while the lemon cuts through its richness and gives the mixture a fresh, lively flavour.
Add more harissa seasoning to taste, then fold in the crushed walnuts. Their crunch provides a satisfying contrast to the soft avocado and chewy rice.
This combination of contrasting textures is what makes the bowl particularly enjoyable: every mouthful offers something slightly different.
4. Assemble Your Breakfast Bowl
Spoon the seasoned rice mixture into a serving bowl and arrange the two fried eggs on top. Finish with a light dusting of ground turmeric, which adds a beautiful golden colour.
Serve immediately while the rice is warm and the eggs are freshly cooked. Breaking into the soft yolks brings the ingredients together, adding another layer of richness to the spiced grains.
The finished bowl strikes a delicious balance between earthy rice, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts and fragrant harissa. Bright lemon keeps everything tasting fresh, making this an inviting choice for a leisurely breakfast or a satisfying brunch.