Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins
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4.8
Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins
Description
This recipe uses steamed broccoli that is crumbled into smaller pieces and seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper before being distributed in greased muffin tins. A mixture of whole eggs, egg whites, grated cheddar, and Pecorino Romano cheese is then poured over the broccoli to fill the tins.
Baking at 350°F for about 20 minutes allows the egg mixture to set while the cheese melts and integrates, producing a savory muffin with the broccoli's mild bite. The olive oil helps keep the broccoli moist and enhances flavor.
These muffins can be served immediately warm or wrapped and refrigerated to eat later in the week, making them practical for meal prep or a protein-rich breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 whole egg large
- 1 cup egg white
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese Sargento, reduced fat, shredded
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano (grated, or Parmesan cheese)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Steam the broccoli with a little water for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- When broccoli is cooked, crumble into smaller pieces and add olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Spray a standard size non-stick muffin tin generously with oil and spoon broccoli mixture evenly into 9 tins.
- In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, eggs, grated cheese, salt and pepper.
- Pour into the greased tins over broccoli until a little more than 3/4 full.
- Top with grated cheddar and bake in the oven until cooked, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator to enjoy during the week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2egg muffins | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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