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FLUFFY EGG MUFFINS ( PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST)

Serving 8
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Healthy snacks/ Breakfast ideas
Cuisine: International
Author: Chefjar

Ingredients

  • Large eggs- 8
  • Spinach cooked* - 1 cup
  • Green bell pepper finely chopped- 1/4 cup
  • Thinly sliced scallions- 3/4 cup
  • Green chili finely chopped -1
  • Red onion chopped - 1 medium
  • Fresh dill - 1/2 tbsp
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped- 1/2 tbsp
  • Cheddar cheese- 1/4 cup
  • Crushed black pepper-1/2 tsp
  • Whole mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
  • Water- 2 tbsp
  • Salt- to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F/180 C with the rack in the center .
  • Chop and slice all the vegetables into small chunks.
  • Oil 9-10 muffin cups ( depends on the size of your cups).
  • In a large bowl beat eggs together. Add spices ( black pepper, cumin seeds & mustard seeds) & 2 tbsp of water. Combine well.
  • Mix in bell pepper, green chili, dill, parsley, red onion, cheddar cheese, spinach & scallions.
  • Pour the mixture into the muffin cups.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and a bit fluffy.
  • Serve hot or cold.
  • You can store these egg muffins up to 3 days in the fridge.

Notes

*In a large skillet over medium heat steam spinach until wilted ( 5 minutes). No need to add oil.
Remove from the heat allow to cool. Squeeze as much liquid as possible.