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    Chili Rellenos Quinoa Breakfast Casserole

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted September 9, 2015 (last updated August 16, 2018) by Wendy Polisi

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    Looking for something different to shake up your breakfast routine?  Try this Chili Rellenos Quinoa Breakfast Casserole!  

    Chili Rellenos Quinoa Breakfast Casserole

    It is amazing how we take things for granted sometimes.  One thing I just realized that I don't appreciate enough on a daily basis is my health.

    In many of my essential oil discussions, I’ve mentioned that I hadn’t been sick in well over a year.

    That changed last week when every family member became ill within a 48 hour period.
    Chili Rellenos Quinoa Breakfast Casserole

    Skye was first to get it.  She had never had so much as a minor cold before and luckily I can’t say she ever got sicker than that this time.  Unlike the rest of us, she was back to normal within 48 hours.

    The boys and I were next, and I came down with it hard.  As in I got up, thought about making coffee and immediately got back in bed.  I stayed there for almost four days.

    Chili Rellenos Quinoa Breakfast Casserole

    The boys were sick, but not nearly as sick as I was.

    Hubby was the last to get it and he is still sick.  I can’t remember him being this sick in many years.

    So back to gratitude.
      I’m not feeling like myself yet, but I do feel 1000% better than I did.  You won’t believe how excited this has me.  I am so happy and grateful just to be able to chase Skye (a little), make food for the family and even to start attacking the 1352 unread emails that have accumulated over the last week.
    Chili Rellenos Quinoa Breakfast Casserole

    It makes me realize how I just expect to feel good on a daily basis.  Going forward, I am going to make an effort to be more grateful for my health.

    Is there anything you take for granted?

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    5 from 1 vote

    Chili Rellenos Breakfast Casserole

    This is simple to make, but oh so delicious! If hot sauce is a little much for you first thing in the morning, feel free to leave it off. I consider a salad with garlic balsamic vinaigrette appropriate for breakfast so consider the source.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Healthy
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 255kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 8 eggs
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese divided
    • 4 oz chopped green chilies
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • Hot sauce to taste (I used 1 tablespoon)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 dish with oil.
    • Beat eggs in a large bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt and milk until well combined. Add to eggs.
    • Stir in 1 cup of cheese, green chilies, quinoa, salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste. Transfer to the prepared pan.
    • Top with remaining 1⁄2 cup of cheese and bake for 30 minutes.

    Notes

    Make it Cleaner: Use all egg whites and reduce cheese to ¾ cup. Make it Vegan: In the bowl of a blender mix 12 oz of silken tofu and 6 oz of unsweetened almond milk. Add in ¼ cup nutritional yeast if desired. Use vegan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Kelly

      September 11, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this looks so cheesy and delicious! I'm so sorry that you were sick! That happened to me...I had been well for about a year, and then this summer I caught a horrible cold that turned into a nasty cough. It does make you appreciate being well!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        September 13, 2015 at 1:24 pm

        Thank you! It is crazy when you are so used to never getting sick and then you get hit hard.

        Reply
    2. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay

      September 12, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      Oh my goodness this looks fantastic! I've been ill the past couple days too, probably brought on by a stressful couple of weeks. It really makes you appreciate health for sure!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        September 13, 2015 at 1:24 pm

        Thanks so much. I agree - I'm pretty sure stress played a role in me getting sick. Hopefully both of us are past it for the rest of the year. 🙂

        Reply
    3. leslie @ definitely not martha

      September 22, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      This is gorgeous! I never thought to use quinoa in a breakfast casserole, but I bet it is fabulous. Definitely pinning this one for later. 🙂

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        September 22, 2015 at 10:26 pm

        Thanks so much Leslie! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply

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