California Avocado Quinoa Breakfast Bake

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Total Time: 20 min

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Cook Time: 5 min

Prep Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 170

Total Fat 9g

Saturated Fat 3g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 195mg

Sodium 270mg

Total Carbs 12g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 12g

Potassium 320mg

Vitamin A 619 (IU); Vitamin C 2 mg; Calcium 154 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 64 (IU); Folate 60 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g

% Daily Value*: Total Fat 13%; Vitamin A 12%; Vitamin C 3%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Thanks to its quinoa crust, perfectly ripened California Avocados, and array of Mediterranean colors and flavors, this dish is an excellent source of protein and a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Plus, it provides 5 grams of “good” mono and polyunsaturated fats.

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Serves: 8

Ingredients
Instructions

Olive oil spray 8 large eggs 1 1/2 cups nonfat (skim) milk 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and diced 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup diced sun dried tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped raw spinach 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray quiche pan with olive oil spray.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk; stir in avocado, feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, thyme, oregano, quinoa and salt.
Pour into prepared quiche dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set.
Remove quiche from oven, remove foil, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let quiche stand for 10 minutes prior to serving.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

We have dozens of avocado toast recipes and breakfast recipes. And whether you want to use sliced or mashed California Avocados for your breakfast recipes, it is helpful to know how ripen an avocado and chose the ripeness you need.