Loaded with color, flavor and texture, these bites are a healthful go-to for a quick meal or snack on-the-go. Stealing only 30 minutes of your time, they make for a perfect meal-prepping option to store and save for the busy week ahead, lasting in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 3 months. Make it your way by interchanging veggies, cheeses or spices.
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A baking pan of freshly made egg bites
- Serving size: 2 “bites”
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 dozen large eggs
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup mushrooms, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional add-ins: • Add some heat with red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper • Top with slice of avocado
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat muffin wells with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk all the eggs until combined. Stir in bell pepper, onion, salt,pepper, garlic powder or other spices. Mix in feta cheese.
3. Divide the mixture amongst the 12 prepped muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Use the “toothpick test” (toothpick should be dry after sticking in middle) to ensure bites are cooked through.