Cheesy Zucchini Quinoa Egg Muffins
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Cheesy Zucchini Quinoa Egg Muffins
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Skip the drive-thru egg muffins and make these healthy, freezer friendly, Cheesy Zucchini Quinoa Egg Muffins! Full of protein and carbs they're the perfect way to start the day!
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Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 of a yellow onion sautéed until softened
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded zucchini excess liquid squeezed out
- hot sauce to taste I used about 1 teaspoon
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a standard muffin tin with parchment liners or silicone liners.
- In a small skillet sauté the onion until it has softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and hot sauce until combined.
- Whisk in the zucchini, quinoa, onion and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture evenly into each muffin cup and top them with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the eggs are set.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
- If you plan to freeze the muffins, cool them completely then wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
116mg
(5%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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