Quinoa Spinach and Egg Bake (Printable)
A wholesome bake with fluffy quinoa, tender spinach, and baked eggs topped with golden melted cheese.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
→ Vegetables
03 - 5 oz fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
07 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
→ Eggs
08 - 4 large eggs
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
02 - Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the cooked quinoa, spinach mixture, parsley, and half of the cheese. Mix until well combined.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Let the bake cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its one of those rare breakfasts that actually keeps you full until lunch without feeling heavy
- The combination of fluffy quinoa and melted cheese creates this incredible texture that makes everyone ask for seconds
- You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven for effortless weekend hosting
02 -
- Letting the quinoa cool slightly before mixing with eggs prevents them from scrambling prematurely
- The bake needs those 5 minutes of resting time or it will be impossible to slice cleanly
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for the smoothest melting texture
- Press the quinoa mixture firmly into the pan before baking to ensure clean slices