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Southwest Egg Muffin Cups

Southwest Egg Muffin Cups are made with a few fresh ingredients and bake in the oven in less than 30 minutes! They are great for meal prep and are enjoyed by kids and adults.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 egg muffin cups
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces baby kale or spinach coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind including almond or soy milk)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • pinch cumin
  • pinch kosher salt
  • pinch ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (you can omit if making dairy free)
  • salsa and avocado for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Generously grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Divide the greens, peppers and onions between the 12 muffin cups.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper until well combined.
  4. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full with the egg mixture, pouring over the vegetables. Sprinkle cheese over the top of each cup. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until eggs are set and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Run a knife along the sides of each cup, remove and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can omit the cheese if making dairy free and can use any kind of milk in this recipe.
  • Store the egg muffins in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1085IU (22%) Vitamin C 10.4mg (12%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12egg muffin cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1085IU 22%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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