Description
These Mediterranean Delight Egg Muffin Cups are a nutritious and flavorful breakfast option packed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and baked to a golden finish, these egg muffins are easy to prepare, portable, and ideal for a healthy start to your day or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Egg Mixture
- 3/4 cup egg whites
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin by greasing it with cooking spray or lining it with muffin liners to ensure easy removal of the egg muffins.
- Mix Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and whole eggs until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Fold in the chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients throughout the egg mixture.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for the eggs to puff up as they bake.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the tops of each filled muffin cup to add a creamy, tangy flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set in the center and have a slight golden color on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the cups cool for a few minutes. Then carefully remove the egg muffins from the tin and serve warm as a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Notes
- These egg muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Feel free to substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or shredded mozzarella if desired.
- For added flavor, include chopped fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easier removal and less cleanup.
- To make this recipe lower in fat, use more egg whites and fewer whole eggs.
