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.
Servings: 8
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.
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
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1832IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg