Happy almost Cinco de Mayo! I am celebrating my sharing my new recipe for Mexican Black Bean & Spinach Tortilla Breakfast pie. I whipped this up for my Ragnar Team’s last planning meeting yesterday and it was a big hit. We are getting ready to hit the road and head up to Boston on Thursday to run the Ragnar Cape Cod.
Packed with eggs, beans, spinach and tortillas it provides a ton of yummy protein. It’s super easy to assemble the night before and heat up in the morning for a brunch. I’ve also been known to eat it for dinner.
Please join me and my fabulously fast co host, Tina, for this week’s Meatless Monday link up. It would be great if you all could stop by some of the other blogs and spread the Meatless Monday love.
Yield: 8
Black Bean Breakfast Tortilla Pie-Cinco de Mayo
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
spicy protein rich breakfast casserole fit for a crowd
Ingredients
- 1 c salsa
- 1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 18 corn tortillas
- 2 c of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 c low fat sour cream
- 1 C skim milk
- 6 oz bag of fresh baby spinach
- 4 extra large eggs, 4 extra large egg whites
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Spray an 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray
- Add beans and 1/2 c of salsa to food processor and pulse until combined
- Place 6 tortillas on the bottom of the dish overlapping slightly
- Spread 1/2 of the bean mixture onto the tortillas
- sprinkle on half of the spinach (uncooked)
- Add half of the remaining salsa
- 1/3 of the cheese
- Repeat this w another layer of tortilla, beans & salsa & cheese
- Add the last layer of tortillas
- Whisk together eggs, egg whites, sour cream, milk, salt & pepper
- Pour mixture over top of the casserole
- top with remaining cheese
- Cover with foil and chill at least 2 hours or overnight
- pre heat oven to 350
- Bake covered for 20 m
- uncover and bake an additional 15-20 min until set and slightly brown on top
- Let cool for 5 min before slicing
We toasted our upcoming race with a few mimosas-I know not very Cinco De Mayo but it works! Looking forward to crazy fun times with these ladies.
How are you celebrating Cinco De Mayo? Margaritas or Mimosas?
You can find more healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes over at Aloha’s healthy recipe page here
What a good idea! This is great for Cinco De Mayo….I forgot that was just a few days away. You are so on top of your posting 🙂 Mine are scrambles right now! Have a wonderful Monday friend, lets hope we have a good lineup 🙂
Tina Muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Date & Nut Granola
Ah thanks! It was fun to make and I am eating the left overs for breakfast today. Happy Monday!
This looks very tasty – almost like lasagna. I will be going to a minor league baseball game after work on May 5 – the Trenton Thunder. Hopefully the weather is good. It won’t be very mexican inspired – ballpark food generally isn’t. I’ll have to move my celebration to a different day of the week 🙂
Kelli recently posted…NJ Devilman Sprint: Don’t forget to fuel mid-race!
thanks almost like a breakfast lasagna yes. Hope you have fun at the game.
Another yummy recipe. So excited for you and Ragnar. I’m sure you guys will have a blast!
jill conyers recently posted…HIIT Abs & Obliques Workout
Thanks I am a little nervous this time but really excited to run up there. If you are still looking for recipes for your ebook let me know which type-I’d love to contribute
I am getting so hungry just looking at this!! This looks so good!!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness recently posted…Kale and Strawberry Smoothie
Thanks! I am eating the left overs for breakfast right now so good! Happy Monday and thanks for stopping in
This looks amazing! Glad you got to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the ladies. No celebrating here, I have to work. Boo…
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…5 Minute Spicy & Fresh Blender Salsa
Oh well! Yes it was fun celebrating our upcoming race. Thanks for stopping by!
I love tortilla pie! This looks amazing!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Race Recap: Great Western Half Marathon
Thanks it was really easy to make ahead and heat up for brunch.
Well now I know what I am bringing to my next brunch, YUM!
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Grilled Honey Lime Fiesta Kabobs
Ha thanks! I just ate the leftovers for breakfast 🙂
Love a good egg casserole. The mexican spin on this is perfect for Conco de Mayo! Looks like you ladies had a great time!!
We did thanks!
Yum!!! This is right up my alley! I’m totally trying this soon!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Back From Brazil!!!!!!
Thanks! I just ate the leftovers 🙂
omg this is so up my alley too! man, if only we were neighbors. we’d be eating mexican eggs and beans all day! haha. Cheers!
lindsay recently posted…Spicy Egg and White Bean Tostadas with Sprouted Grains {gluten free}
Now that would be fun wouldn’t it?!
Margs for sure!! This recipes looks delicious 🙂 love these types of dishes.
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Monday motivation – become what you think
Thanks! Me too!
What a fun group of ladies! And yes for cinco food! Yumm!
Renee recently posted…Rustic Baked Potatoes and Green Beans {Meatless Monday}
We had a great time! thanks
This looks delicious and very healthy! I love that you can make ahead this meal.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…The Perfect Pixie Bun
You definitely can and it’s a quick assembly. hope you try it out
This looks so delicious! I love all the flavors in here and I would never have thought to put the egg mixture on top like that. I love layered mexican dishes like this since I can never get Enchiladas to work properly.
Chaitali recently posted…Friday Five – race day activities
I will probably celebrate with tequila! As usual your recipe looks amazing and delicious.
Margo recently posted…Brooklyn Fit Chick News Plus @Pure_Barre Giveaway: @drillfitnessnyc @HungryGirl & more!
This looks delish. I’ve been totally craving mexican lately too. Perfect timing for 5/5!
Marcia recently posted…#NOWgetfit Immersion and Giveaway
Mimosas definitely work for any celebration! Looks like you ladies had a great time.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Weekly Training Log – Week of April 27th
Ah this looks delicious- perfect for cinco de mayo and meatless monday! Hopefully Ill have time to grab a margarita tomorrow 🙂
Dietitian Jess recently posted…Feeling Defeated about Tri Training
Your recipes never fail to impress me! It looks delicious! In addition, I’m in love with the pattern on the table cloth
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #21 + RACE GIVEAWAY
sounds yummy! have the most amazing time racing ragnar!! 🙂
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…May Goals and Looking Back at April
Thanks so much!
Hi Deborah,
This tortilla pie looks awesome What a great idea, I would love to try by replacing eggs as I do not eat egg. Thanks for sharing.
Sadhna Grover recently posted…POPPY SEEDS HALWA
Let me know if you figure out how to do that! Thanks for joining us
as always, yum yum yum!!! It’s going to be a great cinco de mayo this year!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Thanks! Hope you give it a try
Yum this looks amazing so cheesy! There are so many things you can make without meat! I’m learning so many recipes from Meatless Monday’s, thanks for sharing.?
Ivanna recently posted…Prioritizing Life
Well I am so glad that you are enjoying them. We get some great ideas here.
Love this! Looks like a lovely little get together too! I may have to make this tomorrow as I have been off the last few days spending it in the ER and then working on the garden and back to the ER. At least I got one day out of my weekend but it threw me off. No idea what to make for dinner tonight or any night now with a very busy week and a house full of so much food! Thank you again for hosting, I always look forward to linking up on Monday!
Sarah recently posted…Can’t Beet A Berry Smoothie Bowl
Thanks! I always love these posts too!
Looks like a great party with your team! How fun! Great looking dish and not to complicated- pinned for future use! Happy Monday and I will take either but I am pickier about my margaritas! 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…The first weekend in May!
I am not a margarita drinker at all!
Looks fabulous! I love Mexican-style casseroles like this…agree that they’re awesome as breakfast! Can’t wait to see what happens w/ the Ragnar race later this week.
Meghan recently posted…Thai Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
Thanks and I can’t wait to see what happens with the Ragnar race either :0
That looks like a perfect make ahead and take for lunch dish!
Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Motivate Me Monday 5/4: Good and Bad
Absolutely!
Yum! This looks SO good! I will definitely give it a try. I can’t believe your Ragnar race is here!!
You are going to have a blast! 🙂
Natalie recently posted…Weekend Recap!
LOL you and me both! So not ready
Yum anything Mexican is usually always on my , yes please list:)
I love mexican food too!
PERFECT recipe for tomorrow! I’m looking forward to indulging in some margaritas and Mexican food tomorrow night. 🙂
Salt recently posted…New Jersey Marathon Recap Part 1: All the Pre-Race things!
Thanks! have a great time!
So excited for you guys, you are going to have a blast!!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Weekend Recap–Back with my BRF, baseball and meal planning!
Thanks me too!
Ohhh this looks awesome! And what a great idea making a Cinco de Mayo recipe for breakfast! Totally making this for my next brunch 🙂
Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. recently posted…My Wedding Workout Challenge w/ Celeb Trainer Gunnar Peterson
I just ate the leftovers for breakfast yummy
This looks really good! I think it would definitely be a good thing to make ahead and bring to a get together/event!
AJ @ NutriFitMama recently posted…Red Wine, Doctors & Sunshine
Absolutely!
This looks incredible!!!!
Jen@jpabstfitness recently posted…May Goals
Thanks!
This looks incredible! I love anything Mexican, especially if it involves corn tortillas.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Baseball is Hard
Thanks so do I! And the spicier the better
I celebrated over the weekend with nachos and sangrias. The sangrias weren’t very Cinco de Mayo either cuz I used brandy not tequila, but it worked!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth recently posted…Mexican Spiced Roasted Black Beans
Hey whatever works!
Yumm yummm yummmmmm that is all.
I’m too tired for anything special today. But I’ll make guacamole just because of Cinco and who doesn’t like guac, right?
Smitha @ FauxRunner … No More recently posted…Pittsburgh Half Marathon – Race Report
I could eat guacamole every day!
This looks delicious! We aren’t doing anything special for Cinco de Mayo. I honestly don’t think I need a reason to drink a salty margarita. Hahaha! They’re my favorite.
Of course not! And thanks it was yummy 🙂
Mmmm, that tortilla pie looks yummy!
Akaleistar recently posted…Pack A Hat and Enjoy the Sun
It really was! Hope you give it a try
Just breakfast?! Why not lunch, dinner and SNACK TIME!!! 😉
GiGi Eats recently posted…The D Train: Are You On It?
I’ve been eating all the left overs-yum!
Boring here tonight. No cinco de mayo celebrations. I love your dish and the fact that it includes eggs. I have been needing to mix it up with some new Mexican dishes, thanks for the idea!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Tri Talk Tuesday. My favorite part, the RUN!
Thanks! I really loved it and ate it for breakfast too. I spent my night at a lacrosse game for my son
Happy Cinco de Mayo! This is the last day of my Candida Cleanse where I have had no carbs for a very long time. So this looks especially tasty! Can’t wait to have some tortilla chips!
Joli Tripp recently posted…Is Salt Making You Sick?
No carbs would kill me seriously! Congrats though on achieving your goal
Oh, this looks great and I think my husband will like it too!
Coco (@Got2Run4Me) recently posted…Sauteed Swiss Chard With Eggs
It was really yummy! Hope you all like it
I was JUST thinking about a mexican casserole a few weeks ago, so glad I found this one! Looks incredible- can’t wait to make it!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) recently posted…Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
Thanks so much! It was yummy I can’t wait to make it again.