Quinoa Spinach and Egg Bake (Print Version)

Wholesome quinoa, spinach, and eggs baked to golden perfection with melted cheese for a satisfying meal any time of day.

# 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
07 - 1/2 cup milk

→ 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
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
02 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, 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.
04 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
05 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in 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 on top.
07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can assemble it the night before and just bake when you wake up
  • The leftovers actually taste better the next day
  • It makes your whole apartment smell like a cozy brunch spot
02 -
  • Skip rinsing the quinoa and your bake will have an unpleasant bitter edge that no amount of cheese can fix
  • Let the quinoa cool before mixing with eggs or you will end up with scrambled egg bits throughout
  • The nutmeg is optional but it is the ingredient that makes people pause and ask what you did differently
03 -
  • Use a glass baking dish so you can see when the bottom is properly set
  • Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving for the cleanest slices

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