What better way to break back into the realm of chop chop than with a couple breakfasty recipes? In a world of pancakes and french toast, gluten free eaters may have a hard time getting excited about making breakfast. (As I sit here covered in almond croissant crumbs) Gluten free pancake mixes and English muffins just don't quite cut it and there are no (that I have found) acceptable substitutes for a delicious, buttery croissant. That aside, there are plenty of delicious and non-gluteny ways to start your days off properly.
Quiche is one of my favorite breakfast items. This is a recipe that I have made in the past as a normal quiche, crust and all, which you are most welcome to try simply by lining a pie dish with pie crust, par cooking it for a few minutes, and adding the filling to that. Made this way, I don't miss the crust. Some will call it a frittata, but I am sticking with crustless quiche.
What you will need for this recipe is:
1/2 red onion, diced
2 thick slices of smoked ham, diced (can be found at any grocery store deli, have them slice the ham approximately 1/4" thick)
1 bag baby spinach, chopped
Gruyere cheese, shredded (Swiss/Emmentaler/sharp cheddar also are tasty)
5 eggs, whipped with 1 cup half and half and seasoned with salt and pepper
This is a super easy recipe, all you have to do is saute the red onion in a little bit of oil over medium high heat until they start to caramelize then add the diced ham and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the ham browns a bit.
Then mix all the ingredients in with the eggs and cream, pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, (or your crust)
and bake at 350 for about 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and middle doesn't wiggle when you shake the pan.
To accompany your delicious crust free quiche, homemade home fries are a tasty, easy option. Rosemary grows in giant bushes around here so the fresh stuff is easy to come by. All you need is:
A few of your favorite potato- a combination of yukon golds and white sweet potatoes are mine the other 1/2 of the red onion you put in quiche, also diced
and rosemary, salt, pepper, and a splash of olive oil
I find that this process goes quicker if you microwave the potatoes for a couple minutes to start the cooking process before dicing them and finishing them in the pan. (note: sweet potatoes cook faster than normal potatoes) Start the onions the same way as for the quiche, then add the potatoes and rosemary, and cook until potatoes are tender and have reached the desired state of golden.
Enjoy alongside a slice of your tasty quiche!
I promised something about black beans too. This experiment was initially supposed to be black bean burgers, but things went awry and the burgers didn't hold and a delicious new dish was created. In order to turn this recipe into burgers that hold: drain the beans thoroughly, use bread crumbs, and possibly another egg.
Quick ingredients:
1/2 bell pepper, small diced
1/2 red onion, small diced
1 jalepeno, small diced
1/2 cup corn kernels
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 small corn tortillas, chopped into crumbs
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
Quick recipe with pictures:
Saute diced onion and peppers until tender.
Add corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Mash half the black beans with a fork.
Add veggies, tortilla crumbs, and 1 egg to the black beans and mix well.
Form patties with the bean mixture and cook in a pan on the stove until cooked through.
Serve with a poached or fried egg, fresh tomato or salsa, a blob of sour cream, and a tasty toasted corn tortilla for gluten free deliciousness!
As I said, I am going to try to have fun cooking for myself more and keeping the blog updated with new recipes and stories. I hope to have some return readers and new followers from my new city! If anyone has any breakfast recipes to share, (or tries any of my recipes) please feel free to leave a comment and let the rest of us try it out too! For all my gluten free readers out there, remember- breakfast with no bread can be just as delicious! And, as always, Chop On!
