“Since we spend so much of our lives eating, preparing to eat, and cleaning up after eating, shouldn’t we put some effort and attention into making mealtimes some of the most pleasurable and memorable parts of our lives?”
This is a quote that really stood out to me from a book I am reading and loving called Simple Secrets to a Beautiful Home by Emilie Barnes.
So when I woke up on this holiday today….way too early mind you….to a house with everyone else asleep, I thought about this quote and decided to have a little fun in the kitchen for my family.
I am sure you aren’t surprised that the recipe I came up with has a Mexican flare to it…I am pretty sure my family wasn’t surprised either. ๐
While my hubby and mom slept peacefully upstairs, I put the casserole in the oven, brewed my mom’s coffee for her, got the tea ready, made sure the table was nice, and put the candle on. I wanted my family to be blessed when they came down the stairs.
And I really think they were….other than the fact that they were both deeply asleep when I wentย to tell them breakfast was ready. ๐ My mom is still laughing at meeting my hubby in the hallway, both of them half asleep. ๐
Mexican Egg & Vegetable Breakfast Casserole
*Created by Lori at creatingbeautyinthekitchen.wordpress.com
Ingredients:
- 8 eggs
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 small zucchini, sliced and fourthed
- 1/4 onion diced
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp honey
- 1 flour tortilla, toasted (Omit this to keep it gluten free, or use a gluten free tortilla.)
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Cherry tomatoes
Directions:
- Pour a little bit of olive oil on the sweet potato and bake it in the microwave for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, take the sliced zucchini and diced onion and saute them in a skillet with some olive oil.
- Toast the tortilla and rip it into little pieces.
- When the sweet potato is done, carefully pull chunks out of it, leaving the skin behind.
- Put your eggs in a large mixing bowl with the chili powder, cinnamon, honey, tortilla strips, black beans, sweet potatoes, and the rest of the vegetables. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour into a casserole dish and bake on 350 degrees. Depending on the size dish you use, the cook time will fluctuate. I used a small, deep dish, so it took about 45 minutes. It would be much better to use a larger, wider one where the cook time will be much less, probably around 20-25 min.
- Serve with fresh tomatoes and cilantro.
Very sweet, Lori! I love the cool green background to the blog, too!
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Thank you Sue! I’ve been having fun with the design. ๐
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I have never thought about putting black beans in eggs! This sounds fantastic! I’m not a yam or olive fan, though. But you have given me a great start to a different kind of egg casserole. I’m looking forward to next weekend to try it. Thanks!
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I had Mexican eggs for breakfast too! (Over-hard eggs with corn salsa). I absolutely love black beans and sweet potatoes, so I will have to try this recipe!
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Black beans and sweet potatoes…two of my favorite things as well! Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m enjoying checking out your blog!
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What a wonderful way to wake up. I sure they felt special.
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Thank you for the encouragement!!
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Looks yummy Lori ๐
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Thanks Malar! ๐
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Nice! Lucky Mum and husband ๐
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Thanks Elaine!
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Gorgeous photos and a great recipe Lori! I love purple!! ๐๐๐
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Thank you thank you thank you Farianti….my purple loving friend. ๐๐
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It looks delicious Lori and I like the presentation too ๐
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Thank you Linda! And so excited you liked the presentation!
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What a beautiful way to celebrate the morning… I loved this Lori… and the casserole sounds divine.. Such a wonderful and happy post.. โค
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Awe, thanks Prudy! Your words are always oozing with encouragement! Thank you!!
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Love the sentiment you begin this post with Lori ๐ and the eggs look awesome!
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Thank you so much Naina!!
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Yummm! My husband is going to love me more just by following your blog ๐ haha I also love your cute tea cup!
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Hahaha….thanks! Love this comment! ๐ Those tea cups…I fell in love with them the moment I saw them. I’m so glad you like them. I don’t know if you can see it in the picture (don’t remember…lol) but they are polka dotted! ๐
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You always manage to spread love and cheer to everyone around you. And I can feel the vibes till here that you love doing that ๐
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What a wonderfully sweet thing to say Skd! Wow! Thank you!! ๐
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woww…Lori! awesome recipe and pics…loved it:-)
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You are always so sweet…thank you Nimmi!
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Would love to try them for breakfast:-) looks yum Lori. Beautiful pics
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Sending some over Vidya! ๐
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Great idea, Lori! Egg casseroles are one of my favourite easy meals since I can prepare one up to a few days in advance and pop the dish into the oven just before I’m ready to eat it.
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What a great idea Kristen! Never thought about preparing it ahead of time! Love it! Thanks!
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Aww! Lori your family is just so lucky! This dish looks really yummy! ๐
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Black beans, sweet potato, zucchini what a teaming. …This looks sooo inviting my only concern is egg. …looks gorgeous though….
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