Description
Perfectly seasoned Mediterranean Egg Bites bring sun-kissed flavors from Greece to your breakfast table. Small protein-packed morsels combine feta, spinach, and herbs in a delightful morning nibble you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
Seasoning and Cooking:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare for culinary adventure by heating oven to 300F (150C), ensuring precise temperature for delicate egg bites.
- Blend eggs, cottage cheese, parsley, and salt using an immersion blender until mixture transforms into a silky, frothy consistency.
- Coat two silicone muffin tins with light cooking spray, preventing potential sticking and ensuring easy removal.
- Distribute egg mixture evenly across 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full for optimal texture.
- Artfully scatter Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and capers atop the egg mixture, creating a vibrant Mediterranean landscape.
- Slide muffin tins into preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for centers to set and develop a gentle, golden appearance.
- Once baked, allow egg bites to rest for 5 minutes, enabling them to stabilize and ease removal from muffin tin.
- Gently extract egg bites from silicone molds, taking care to preserve their delicate structure.
- Serve immediately while warm, savoring the rich, tangy flavors of this Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Ensure even cooking by using silicone muffin tins, which distribute heat more uniformly and prevent sticking.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly with an immersion blender to create a light, airy texture that makes these egg bites extra fluffy.
- Customize the recipe by swapping out Mediterranean ingredients with your favorite vegetables, cheeses, or herbs for endless flavor variations.
- For a lower-fat version, use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese and reduce the amount of feta cheese while maintaining the protein-rich base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg