🥬 Spinach & Feta Egg Muffins
Ingredients (makes 12 muffins):
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8 large eggs
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1 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup milk (or any milk alternative)
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¼ cup diced onion (optional)
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1 clove garlic, minced (optional but adds flavor)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Optional Add-ins:
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Cherry tomatoes (halved)
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Diced bell pepper
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Cooked bacon or turkey sausage
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Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or cooking spray. -
Sauté (optional):
If using onions or garlic, lightly sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil until softened. Add spinach and cook just until wilted (1–2 minutes). Let cool slightly. -
Mix the eggs:
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. -
Add fillings:
Stir in spinach (cooked or raw), feta cheese, and any other add-ins you like. -
Pour into muffin tin:
Fill each cup about ¾ full with the mixture. -
Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops are lightly golden. -
Cool & serve:
Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
Enjoy warm, or store in the fridge for up to 4 days (they also freeze well!).
🔁 To Reheat:
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Microwave: 30–45 seconds per muffin.
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Oven: 350°F for 10 minutes.
Would you like me to make a high-protein, low-carb, or dairy-free version of this recipe next?