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Egg Bites Recipe

These egg bites are the perfect bite-sized, protein-packed option for a quick breakfast or snack. Simple to make and loaded with fresh veggies, they’re both delicious and convenient.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 egg bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • Extra-virgin olive oil for greasing
  • 3 cups fresh spinach about 3 ounces
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup diced roasted red bell pepper about 1 pepper
  • ½ cup chopped green onions about 2 green onions
  • ¾ cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a nonstick muffin tin with extra-virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, sea salt, and a few grinds of freshly cracked black pepper. Blend the mixture until completely smooth and well-combined.
  3. Meanwhile, place the spinach in a steamer basket over a pot with about an inch of water. Bring the water to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let the spinach steam for about a minute, or until it's fully wilted. Remove the spinach, press out the excess moisture using a strainer, and give it a rough chop.
  4. In a bowl, toss together the chopped spinach, roasted red bell peppers, and green onions. Set aside ¼ cup of this vegetable mixture to use as a garnish later.
  5. Evenly distribute the remaining vegetable mixture into the muffin tin cups. Pour just under ¼ cup of the egg blend into each cup, covering the vegetables. If there's any egg mixture left, distribute it evenly between the wells. Lastly, sprinkle the reserved ¼ cup of vegetables over the top of each filled cup.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and no longer jiggly in the center. Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes before gently removing them from the pan.

Notes

Yields 12 egg bites

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