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Chorizo & Pumpkin Muffins
5 from 3 votes

Chorizo & Pumpkin Muffins

Upgrade your snack menu with these savoury Chorizo & Pumpkin Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or as an appetizer to share.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 200 g pumpkin peeled and cubed
  • thyme few sprigs
  • 200 g chorizo finely cubed
  • 3 egg large
  • 1 lice ciabatta bread finely cubed
  • 60 g Greek yogurt
  • 60 g feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon almond flour
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 60 g broccoli grated, raw, florets
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Season pumpkin cubes with salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Bake in a preheated oven to 360°F/180°C for 15 mins.
  2. Once the pumpkin is soft and cooked through, remove from the oven and transfer into a bowl.
  3. Heat a large pan until medium-hot. Dry-fry the chorizo bits until crisp, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and fold in spring onions and pumpkin. Season and saute' for 2 mins.
  4. Remove from the heat and transfer into a bowl to cool down.
  5. In a large bowl beat well the eggs and season. Add crumbled feta, yogurt, bread, grated broccoli and almond flour.
  6. Mix well, fold the chorizo mixture in and gently combine all ingredients.
  7. Divide the mixture evenly into a small non-stick muffin pan sprayed with baking oil.
  8. Bake in a prheated oven to 360°F/180°C for about 15-20 mins until muffins are golden crisp. If they brown too fast, cover with foil.
  9. Remove muffins from the pan, allow to cool and serve hot or cold. You can also freeze a small batch and enjoy later.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 429mg (18%) Potassium 155mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2415IU (48%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 429mg 18%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2415IU 48%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.