Broccoli Egg Bake

This cheesy broccoli egg bake is gluten-free and vegetarian and makes for a delicious, nutritious and easy breakfast.

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Let’s face it: breakfast is probably the hardest meal for most people to get vegetables in. That mostly due to the fact that a side of broccoli doesn’t go well with Cheerios. However, I just happen to know what broccoli does go well with in the morning: eggs.

Eggs are my absolute favorite way to incorporates vegetables into my morning meal. They are so versatile. From scrambles, hash, quiche and frittata, to breakfast burritos, quesadillas, egg ‘muffins’, breakfast casseroles and strata. There are so many ways too cook up eggs and veggies!

How to Make a Broccoli Egg Bake

This vegetarian and gluten-free cheesy broccoli egg bake is so easy to make. The first step is to chop the onion and broccoli, but after that the hard work is done. Simply mix everything together in a bowl, put it in a baking dish, then bake it.

It doesn’t get easier than that. If you don’t believe me, watch the recipe video below.

While it bakes you can relax, read the morning news, do a crossword puzzle, meditate, or do whatever you do in the morning. If you’re like me, it’s probably getting the kids ready.

Health Benefits of Broccoli and Eggs

Broccoli – the vegetable kids (and some adults) love to hate. It gets a bad rap, but it is so delicious and bursting with nutrients.  Full of fiber, vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, iron, and potassium, this cruciferous vegetable is tasty both raw and cooked.  With 31 calories in one cup, it also packs 2.5 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbs (2.4 of which are fiber) and 0.4 grams fat.

Broccoli has sulfur-containing compounds in it that are the culprit for the often complained about pungent taste. However, they also may be responsible for many health benefits, including eye health, lowering cholesterol levels, and decreasing the risk of certain cancers.

But what about eggs, you ask? You say you’ve heard they are too high in cholesterol and should limit them? Let me stop you right there.

Eggs can be a part of a healthy diet. In fact, there have been some studies that show dietary cholesterol doesn’t have as much of an effect on our blood cholesterol levels as once thought. Most healthy individuals can safely consume whole eggs (not just the whites) without it adversely affecting their health. In fact, it may even be beneficial!

Whole eggs contain health-promoting nutrients, such as protein, choline, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, biotin, and iodine. Eggs also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which are antioxidants that may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration and reduce the risk of cataracts.

Can I Make This Broccoli Egg Bake Ahead of Time?

Yes! This can be prepped the night before, stored in the fridge and put in the oven in the morning. If you do this, you might need to go the full 30 minutes of baking time – but check it at 25 minutes just to make sure it doesn’t overcook.

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