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Posted April 25, 2014 Last Updated August 31, 2020 by Jennifer // 31 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Quinoa Breakfast Casserole with Tomato and Spinach

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slice of casserole on white plate with fork sitting on an orange napkinWhat a week! It’s all been a blur. I ended up getting a rotten cold and it took all I had just to keep everybody fed, dressed and to school on time. What is it about a silly little cold that can just bring you to your knees? Too bad I hadn’t known it was coming. I could have made another one of these breakfast casseroles and had it all cut up in the fridge so that I wouldn’t have to deal with making breakfast. But I think I’ve finally emerged from the other side and can finally sit down at my laptop and share this with you.

Three pieces of breakfast casserole on white oblong plate I’ve made this a couple of times and the second time I think I got it just right with the amount of cheese and seasonings needed. It’s so easy to make and just took around 3 hours in my slow cooker.

top view of piece of breakfast casserole on white plate with fork on orange napkinIt’s like a super power breakfast… quinoa, eggs and spinach?!! You’ve got your day off to a perfect start! And it’s super filling. No mid-morning munchie attacks.

Want more delicious quinoa recipes? How about my Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili or my Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Pizza with Quinoa Crust!!

top view of 3 pieces of breakfast casserole on white plate You can add the quinoa in here uncooked and it will sink to the bottom and end up forming sort of a bottom crust. It’s all done cooking when the eggs are set and the edges are starting to brown a little.

side view of 3 pieces of breakfast casserole on white oblong plateYou could really customize this to what you like or have on hand. Kale, onions, peppers… lots of options. This is one we will make again and again.

piece of breakfast casserole on white plate with fork

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Slow Cooker Quinoa Breakfast Casserole with Tomatoes and Spinach

Slow Cooker Quinoa Breakfast Casserole with Tomato and Spinach

This Slow Cooker Quinoa Breakfast Casserole with Tomato and Spinach is like a super power breakfast… quinoa, eggs and spinach?!! You’ve got your day off to a perfect start! And it’s super filling. No mid-morning munchie attacks.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed well and uncooked)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (I used 2%)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen cut leaf spinach (or use a handful of fresh!)
  • 3/4 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (colby, monterey jack, cheddar, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl whisk 6 eggs until beaten. Add quinoa, milk, salt and pepper and whisk until combined.
  • Gently mix in spinach, tomatoes and 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • Spray crock well with nonstick spray
  • Add egg and quinoa mixture to crock
  • Top with Parmesan cheese
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours until eggs are set and edges are lightly browned

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 263mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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  1. SlowCookerFromScratch says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:15 am

    Thanks for the shout-out for Slow Cooker from Scratch; always appreciated! And this recipe seems to be having a little rush of traffic lately!

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    • Jennifer says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      You bet! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nicole says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    If I want to double this recipe, but I do not have a casserole style slow-cooker, could I cook it in a regular casserole dish in the oven? If so, what temperature, and for how long? Are there any other modifications that would have to be made? Thanks!

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    • Jennifer says

      August 27, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Hi Nicole! I haven’t tested this one in the oven that way, but take a look at this recipe, I think it might help if you’re willing to experiment. I cooked those veggie bites at 350 for 20 minutes in muffin cups. So I think 350 would be the temp to use, but you will have to watch it for how long to cook it. You will also want to cook your quinoa first and so perhaps you may want to reduce the milk a bit.

      Reply
  3. Elisha says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:07 am

    Have you ever tried making a bigger batch and freezing part of it? Do you think it would work for this kind of thing?

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    • Jennifer says

      April 1, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Hi Elisha! I haven’t done it with this recipe but I have with many very similar recipes and it works very well! I would cut it into individual portions and wrap those and then you can easily heat them in the microwave for a healthy breakfast!

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      • Elisha says

        April 1, 2016 at 5:26 pm

        Thanks, looking forward to trying!

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