Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 hatch green chile pepper (see notes for substitutes)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 10 –12 eggs (12 eggs for a denser texture)
  • 1 cup non dairy milk
  • 3 Tablespoon arrowroot/tapioca flour or cornstarch 
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 8 ounces (2 cans) chopped green chiles (mild or spicy)
  • 6 ounces sliced cheese (parmesan, mozzarella, white cheddar)
  • 1 plum tomato, sliced
  • Grated hard cheese for topping (optional)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro

Instruction

  • Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place the Hatch green chile pepper on the foil. Once the broiler is ready place the peppers in the oven, and broil them for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the skin is browned. Remove the peppers from the oven, and set them aside.
  • Turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil, and sauté the onion and spinach together on medium to medium high heat for about 3 minutes or until they are fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and milk on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until they are light and fluffy. Add the flour (or starch), baking powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cumin.
  • Blend the ingredients for about 30 seconds until they are just combined and smooth. Stir in the canned green chilies (8 ounces).
  • Layer the bottom of an 8×11 casserole dish with the cooked spinach and onion. (See notes for other sizes of dishes.)
  • Then, add a few slices of cheese, followed by the egg and green chile batter.
  • Once cooled, peel the skin off the roasted hatch green chiles and slice them length-wise, removing the stem. Layer the top of the casserole with tomato, slices, sliced roasted Hatch green chiles, and more cheese.
  • Place the casserole in the oven, and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check the casserole after 30 minutes. If the outside is brown but the inside is still not set, cover the dish, and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. For crispy edges, set the oven to broil the last minute of cooking.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle it with extra cheese (if desired) and fresh cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste.