Mediterranean Egg Bites Recipe
Healthy Mediterranean egg bites with feta cheese, fresh herbs, and spinach are a tasty, nutritious way to change up your morning routine!
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Ingredients
- a drizzle of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic - minced (about 3 cloves)
- 4 cups baby spinach - coarsely chopped (see Notes below)
- ¼ teaspoon salt and fresh ground pepper
- 6 large eggs - thoroughly whisked
- ½ cup lowfat cottage cheese
- ½ cup chick peas - rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
- 3 ounces feta - crumbled or grated
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes - thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed Calabrian peppers - see Ingredients Notes in post for substitutions
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- several grinds pepper
- ¼ cup fresh herbs - dill, oregano, parsley, mint, thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉/181℃
- Grease or spray your muffin pan.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan on medium-high heat. Add garlic, spinach, and salt. Wilt (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Whisk together all ingredients thoroughly.
- Fill each muffin section about ¾ full. Place in preheated oven.
- Bake until the centers no longer jiggle, and they have some golden brown color - 17-22 minutes.
Notes
You can substitute 3/4 cup frozen spinach. Thaw it, press out water, and chop.
Rosemary may be a little strong-flavored for these egg bites.
Nutrition
Serving: 2egg bites | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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