Description
Mediterranean Delight Egg Muffin Cups are a healthy and flavorful breakfast or snack option featuring a blend of egg whites and whole eggs mixed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Seasoned with Italian herbs and baked to perfection, these protein-packed muffin cups are easy to make and perfect for meal prep or a quick nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 3/4 cup egg whites
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Others
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Whisk Eggs: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and whole eggs until fully combined to create a smooth egg mixture.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the egg mixture evenly distributing all ingredients.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the tops of each filled muffin cup for added flavor and texture.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the egg muffins are set and slightly golden on top indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Remove: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin to keep their shape intact.
- Serve: Serve the Mediterranean egg muffin cups warm for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor, but frozen thawed and drained spinach can be used in a pinch.
- Feel free to substitute feta with goat cheese or mozzarella if preferred.
- These muffin cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated before serving.
- For a low sodium option, reduce or omit added salt and use low-sodium sun-dried tomatoes.
- Adding finely chopped olives or artichoke hearts can enhance the Mediterranean flavor profile.
