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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What an interesting idea for breakfast! Not sure if I could handle the spice, especially not first thing in the morning (I blame my Irish and French roots on the not being able to handle spicy food!), but could do this with a regular pepper or sweet pepper as well. Love your sneaky giveaway idea!
Yay for sneaky giveaways! Would be so excited to try macaroons!!!
I’m in my first trimester and macaroons and granola sound so good!! Fulfill this little pregnant ladies dreams and send me some 😀
Oh dear… pregnancy brain must already be taking over as I wrote “ladies” and not “lady’s”… Buckle up.
You are the sweetest! I’m so grateful that you share your happy life with us! I’ve learned so many great tips and tricks from you over the years, from twisty bangs and sweaty circuits to the best pasta salad in the world. Thank you even more for reminding me to stop and literally smell the roses, and to look for ways to display gratitude every day. I’m so thankful for both the simple and the profound ways you pour into my life and make me want to pay it forward and be a blessing to the people around me.
I just love your blog so much! It’s the perfect balance of fitness and life…look forward to reading everyday. As a matter of fact there are only a few I read now…I’ve quit reading blogs for the most part, but will always read yours!! Mmmmm, macaroons sound yummy!
Would love to try some of the famous macaroons! Also what a great “vintage” post as I have two poblano peppers sitting in the fridge.
I would love some yummy macaroons. Secret giveaways are fun!
I hope I didn’t miss the sneaky giveaway!
Thanks for this awesome opportunity/giveaway!
Awesome idea for a sneaky post! So cool, Gina!
Yum! Would love to try some macaroons and SD treats! My husband grew up in La Jolla and it’s always such a treat to visit there- you are so lucky!
I love your post and would love some macaroons!
I loooooove macaroons – and I looooove San Diego! We honeymooned at the Loews resort in Coronado:)
Love the idea of a sneaky giveaway! Your blog is fantastic – encouraging and motivating!
Thanks for the giveaway. We love macaroons in my house!
Those breakfast rellenos look amazing! Excited for the giveaway!
Even if I don’t win the macaroons thanks for the great throw back to the B-Relleno’s, yummo!
I would love to win some macaroons.. Perfect snack to have around with a 6 week old baby
Love your blog so much! I hope to win the sneaky giveaway 🙂
I’ve never had macaroons! They sound delish though!
Yum, macaroons! Never been to San Diego so would love to see what fun things you come up with. 🙂
How exciting for sneaky giveaways!!!!! I can only imagine how delish your macaroons are!!!
Would love to try your famous macaroons! 🙂 Love your blog! Have a great Wednesday!
I love your blog and how you keep it real….and your macaroons sound delish!
I can only agree on what the others have written so far. Thank YOU for posting great tips about fitness, food and lifestyle on a daily basis!
It’s great to read your posts in between breaks at work or elsewhere just to have some new ideas and tips :).
And macaroons….what can I say: I lovveeee them. Hahaha!
Sneaky giveaway, such a fun idea. The San Diego treats sound good 🙂
Haha what a cool way to do a giveaway! I would love love love some of your macaroons! You rock, sister! Xoxoxo
Yay for vegan macaroons! Thanks for the chance to win.
Since I first discovered your blog it has become a go-to for workouts, recipes and pick-me-ups during the day – thank you so much!!!
Your macaroons have always looked so so amazing! Love your weekly workout plans!
Would be so lucky to try your macaroons, Gina! Been eyeing for for so long!
Sneaky, sneaky! I could use a healthy treat! Thanks for sharing your life with us, and helping us improve ours!!
Sneaky sneaky! 🙂 That picture of Bella is so cute!
I love your blog, so excited for the book to come out!
Yay for sneaky giveaways! Those macaroons look amazing! Heading to Disney with my family in a few days and would love a sweet treat when we get home!
Would love to try the ‘roons!
Love the sneaky giveaway idea! I’m also glad you chose this post, i forgot I was wanting to make these!
Lol this was a very creative idea 🙂
Thank you for all you do! You post so many recipe ideas and fitness tips!! Love it!!
Thanks for the sneaky giveaway!
Great idea! 🙂
Oh yes please! I love love your blog!
Yum! Your macaroons look great! Thanks for the sneaky giveaway!
Oooh, so glad I signed up for the Fit Tips 🙂 Love the weekly workout ideas too…thank YOU for being awesome!
What a fun giveaway!
A sneaky giveaway – what a cool idea! Thanks Gina! Love your blog!
Love the sneaky giveaway! And love the Fit Tips newsletters!
Hope I’m not too late. Love the newsletters! Helps me to get focused 🙂
I love a sweet breakfast but now I’m craving eggs! 🙂 Excellent giveaway you’ve got going on.
Long time follower and first time commenter. Love your blog!! Love macaroons too!!
Now I’m craving breakfast rellenos:) I would make the vegan version for the husband, and the egg version for myself. Thanks for reminding me of your pepper + goat cheese love:)