B-fast Relleno- sneaky giveaway ENDED
Hi friends 😀 How’s your day going? Hope it’s been lovely so far.
Lately in the mornings, I’ve had to drag Bella out of bed to go outside.
We wake up to my alarm, she covers me in Bella kisses and then she goes back to sleep until I’m ready to leave for the day. She’s not a morning person, either 😉
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Since I’ve been living in Tucson, so many Mexican food memories have come back to me. Tamales, pink cookies from the Mexican bakery, nana’s homemade tortillas and beans, salsas, etc. etc. etc. For the past couple of days, I’ve had chile rellenos on the brain. When my family and I would go to Mexico more often we would always stop to have chile rellenos at the mercado. The lady who would make them would spend all day making chile rellenos- fresh peppers stuffed with cheese and lightly fried. The egg batter was so light and crispy – they would literally melt in your mouth. Definitely swoon-worthy.
So today, the breakfast relleno was born 😉
Last night while I was making dinner, I roasted two polano peppers in the oven for 30 minutes at 350.
I popped them into a container and put them in the fridge to be waiting for this morning.
When I woke up, I cut down each pepper and removed the seeds with a knife:
and then filled each one with goat cheese 🙂
The peppers went under the broiler for 4 minutes, and while they broiled, I made some scrambled eggs (1 egg + 2 egg whites).
Stuffed the peppers with said eggs:
And served with pico de gallo (you can make fresh or buy), tea and (brown rice) toast.
Vegan? You could use vegan cream cheese of choice and a tofu scramble in lieu of eggs (tofu, peppers, nutritional yeast, sea salt, pepper and cumin)
They took less than 10 minutes to make and were AMAZING. Spicy, savory, and perfectly filling. The beautiful aroma even got Bella out of bed 😉
Well I’m off to work!
See ya laterrrrrr <3
xoxo
Gina
Thank you so much to everyone who entered the sneaky giveaway! The random winner is China, who said:
Gina, your blog is my favorite. It’s so inspiring, and the perfect mix of fitness, nutrition, and everyday life stuff. I don’t know how you manage to generate so much new content, but I’m glad you do! And here’s a secret: I’ve been dreaming of winning some of your macaroons since I started reading way back in 2010!
<3!
I appreciate all of your comments and thank you for reading, whether you’re a veteran or newbie. I am so very grateful to all of you! Stay tuned for more giveaways coming up and China, check your email 🙂
xoxo
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That looks/sounds soooo delish! My pup likes to sleep in like its her job…she has made me late on more than one occasion!
Thank you for bringing joy to so many people! You radiate inside and out and your kind energy is infectious. Also you totally have me dreaming of macaroons now!! Fingers crossed 🙂
Fun! I’ve still never tried a macaroon!
This is embarrassing, but I just learned how to pronounce “relleno” probably last week. I was saying “releño” until my ex corrected me. Ha! Also, sneaky giveaway comment. I DO know how to say “macaroon” 😉
Such a great giveaway! So excited
You are awesome! Thank you for your tips and workouts! I love macaroons!
I am dyyyying for your macaroons! I’ve been following your blog for awhile, I hope I win! 🙂
Yay sneaky giveaways! I still make these breakfast rellenos from time to time. Delish!
Sneaky! I will make these for breakfast soon 🙂
Oo how exciting. As if I needed one more thing to make this beautiful, sunny day better…. Macaroons?!!! Yummy! 🙂
Yay for giveaways! Will the macaroon recipe be in the book? They always look so delicious on your blog.
So sneaky! How fun.
Such a fun idea – I’d love to win some macaroons 🙂
I’ve recently discovered my love for macaroons. I love this idea!
Mmm…macaroons are one of my faves. Fingers crossed!
Love the sneaky giveaway! Macaroons sound perfect right now. : )
Such a fun giveaway! I’d love to taste some ‘roons 🙂
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I will definitely join in this sneaky fun. I would love some sweet treats from the south!
I need to make that soon! Prefect weekend breakfast! Excited for the giveaway!
Oooohh these sound so good! I’m not good at being sneaky, but you are incredibly good at being such an awesome resource for recipes, fitness, and fun! Thank you for being such an inspiration for living life fully and balanced. xo
I’ve been a Fitnessista Fan for 5 years now and I can honestly say that your blog has provided so much in my development of a healthy and positive perspective towards food and exercise! Thanks a million, Gina!!
Very very sneaky! Well I usually go for something sweet for breakfast in the form of yogurt and nut butter, but I’m sure I can arrange macaroons for breakfast too!!
I love sneaky giveaways!! xo
When I lived out in Oceanside (north of San Diego) for a while, all I ever wanted was the amazing Mexican food that was EVERYWHERE in SoCal. Miss that so bad!
Love your blog – it’s fun getting your e-mails as well.
Love your fit tips and keeping up with all your goings on! Thanks for always thinking of us 🙂
How covert! A sneaky giveaway. Thanks for the fitness schedule at the end of the email. I needed a HIIT routine for Thursday.
I have been reading forever… since I was single and working in a cubicle 🙂 Now I’m married with a 2 yr ild and living at ft bragg. Just waiting for my husband to come back from deployment! Thanks for the fun giveaway*
What a neat giveaway! Thanks Gina!
Whoa throwback! 2010 wha wha lol
Love this blog and this sneaky giveaway!!
Sneaky! I hope there are macaroon recipes in your book 🙂
all of them are in there 🙂
Woohoo! Nice
After my day, I would love some macaroons!
At first, I read the email as “vintage macaroon giveaway!”
I started having an inner conversation on whether or not I would eat an old macaroon.. It’s been one of those days and my brain is shot!
I remember this post which amazes me! Reading and loving this blog for so long now! Xoxo thanks for all you do! Fun giveaway!
Loving the vintage Bella and the prospect of San Diego treats!
This recipe looks wonderful Gina just like the rest!
I love your blog so much, I find myself checking it not only
Daily but multiple times a day!
Your fitness tips and recipes are motivational and always
Remind me it is possible to be fit and happy without depriving
Ourselves of the things we so enjoy!
Thank you again!
Ahh I love the idea of a sneaky giveaway! I tried to make macaroons the other day too, but it was too humid in my house, and they weeped and fell over like tiny beauty pageant winners; womp womp. A batch sounds great right now!
Gina, I love your blog! You always have such great recipes and workouts that always help keep me motivated!
Yum!! Love these giveaways!
This was the year I started following you!
Sneaky! Would you believe it if I told you I’ve never had a macaroon before?! Lol
Absolutely excited! 🙂 Macaroons!!
Sweet giveaway 🙂 I would love some cookies!
I remember my first non-breakfast relleno. My mom ordered one in a Mexican restaurant and I thought it would burn my mouth off. I tentatively took a bite and was so pleased with it that she offered to switch plates with me halfway through the meal so I could have some to myself. Mid-meal plate switching has become a family tradition now.
I would so love to try the macaroons and your fav San Diego treats!!
I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow! Also, I’m trying to strengthen my core to help my running technique– so I’ve been browsing your site and I love it. Thanks so much for everything you do!
Yummm!
Would love your macaroons!