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Anytime Egg and Bean Casserole

Serves 6

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Anytime Egg and Bean Casserole

For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, each slice of this veggie-studded egg casserole is super satisfying. Because it’s a make-ahead dish, it’s convenient when you have little time to spare to get a meal on the table. Chunks of crusty bread soak up some liquid to give the casserole a heartier texture. But try to give the precooked casserole some time in the fridge—the flavours will mingle together and the bread will have a chance to soak up some of the liquid. Not into bread? You can replace it with frozen diced hash brown potatoes. For the richest flavour, use half-and-half or whole milk. But you can also use lower-fat milk or unsweetened dairy-free milk if desired. Consider serving with your favourite salsa and/or avocado slices.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1 L) cubes of crusty bread
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) grapeseed oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups (500 mL) chopped cremini or button mushrooms
  • 1 large red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, divided
  • 4 cups (1 L) baby spinach
  • 2 cups (500 mL) canned or cooked black beans
  • 10 large organic eggs
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) half-and-half cream, or milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 391
  • protein 25 g
  • total fat 20 g
    • sat. fat 9 g
  • total carbohydrates 29 g
    • sugars 5 g
    • fibre 8 g
  • sodium 547 mg

Directions

01
Grease 9 x 13 in (23 x 33 cm) baking dish. Place bread cubes in bottom of dish.
02
In large skillet over medium, heat oil. Add onion and heat for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and heat for another 3 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, tomato, oregano, and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; heat for 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and heat until wilted. Stir in black beans.
03
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half or milk, cheese, black pepper, and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt. Add vegetable mixture to egg mixture and stir to combine. Pour over bread cubes in baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
04
Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
05
Bake casserole for 40 minutes, until edges are crisp and centre of casserole is set.

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