Description
A hearty, nutrient-dense breakfast bake combining fluffy quinoa, eggs, cheese, and roasted vegetables. Perfect for meal prep or brunch gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or 3 cups cooked)
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Protein & Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, sausage, or ham (optional)
- Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Toppings:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 avocado, sliced (for serving)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: Rinse quinoa thoroughly. Cook with water/broth according to package instructions. Fluff and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté veggies: In a skillet over medium heat, cook onions and bell peppers until softened (3-4 mins). Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mix base: In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Stir in cooked quinoa, sautéed veggies, tomatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, meat (if using), and seasonings.
- Bake: Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 25-30 mins until center is set and edges are golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and avocado slices. Cut into squares.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble unbaked up to 24 hours in advance
- Gluten-free: Ensure all ingredients are GF-certified
- Vegetarian: Omit meat or use plant-based sausage
- Dairy-free: Use nutritional yeast instead of cheese
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated 4 days or frozen 2 months
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 210mg