Easy Pesto Breakfast Muffins

Serves

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
3.5 oz (100 g) diced cremini mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, diced
2.1 oz (60 g) spinach, chopped
8 large eggs
2 fl oz (60 ml) milk
3 tbsp pesto
¾ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
4.3 oz (120 g) crumbled feta cheese (reduced fat)

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

300

Fats

20 g

Protein

21 g

Carbs

9 g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 12-hole muffin pan or use paper liners.
  • Add the butter to a skillet and sauté the onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper until softened. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pesto, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide the vegetables and feta equally between each muffin cup and pour over the egg mixture.
  • Place the muffin tray into the hot oven and bake for 18 minutes until the eggs are set.
  • Once baked, set aside to cool slightly before serving.
  • This recipe makes 12 muffins and serves 4 portions (3 muffins per serving). Nutritional breakdown is per 3 muffins.