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Broccoli Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Easy to make breakfast casserole recipe loaded with protein and veggies. Perfect vegetarian breakfast recipe that the whole family can enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 12 ounces broccolini or broccoli finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a baking dish with cooking oil spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the 6 large eggs together with the 1/2 cup milk of choice, seasonings (1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
- Stir in the 2 cups cooked quinoa, 1 large red bell pepper, 12 ounces broccolini or broccoli, and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, taking care not to mess around the edges too much. (That is if you care about the looks of your casserole.)
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes or until the egg is cooked through and broccolini is tender.
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Notes
Variations, Add-ins, and toppings for quinoa broccoli recipes:
Diced protein like chicken, sausage, or leftover turkey Feta cheese or herbed goat cheese Shredded carrots and mushrooms Blanched and quartered Brussels Sprouts Diced tomatoes and red onion (Add-in or topping) Top with sour cream and pickled jalapenos
- Diced protein like chicken, sausage, or leftover turkey
- Feta cheese or herbed goat cheese
- Shredded carrots and mushrooms
- Blanched and quartered Brussels Sprouts
- Diced tomatoes and red onion (Add-in or topping)
- Top with sour cream and pickled jalapenos
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1832IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1832IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.