Description
These Vegetable Egg Muffins combine the silky texture of perfectly baked eggs with the vibrant crunch of fresh vegetables, offering a nutritious breakfast option that is quick and convenient.
Ingredients
12 large Pasture-Raised Eggs
1 cup Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup Red Onion, finely minced
1/2 cup Broccoli Florets, chopped
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Optional: 1/4 cup Feta or Goat Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with Avocado Oil
- Heat the Avocado Oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the red onions, bell peppers, and broccoli, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet during the last minute of cooking, then remove from heat and let cool slightly
- In a bowl, crack the 12 eggs and whisk in salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until light and fluffy
- Distribute the sautéed vegetables evenly into the muffin cups
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, filling each cup about 3/4 full
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until centers are set and tops are slightly golde
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then gently remove the muffins
Notes
Avoid overbaking to maintain the texture of the muffins.
Control moisture by sautéing high-moisture vegetables before adding them.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: NA
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 185mg