Description
A healthy and protein-packed savory quinoa breakfast bake loaded with eggs, vegetables, and cheese, perfect for meal prep or a hearty morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, shredded cheese, bell peppers, spinach, and onions.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until eggs are set and top is lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This bake can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. Customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: savory quinoa breakfast bake, quinoa breakfast casserole, healthy breakfast, meal prep breakfast