Description
Delectable Mediterranean Egg Bites bring sun-drenched flavors to your breakfast table with creamy eggs, tangy feta, and herbal Mediterranean spices. Packed with protein and zest, these compact morning delights will energize you for any adventure ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup diced roasted red pepper
- ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons capers
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare silicone muffin tins by lightly coating with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of egg bites.
- Create a smooth, frothy egg base by blending eggs, cottage cheese, parsley, and salt using an immersion blender until completely integrated and light in texture.
- Distribute the velvety egg mixture evenly across 12 muffin cups, filling each to approximately three-quarters full for consistent cooking.
- Artfully sprinkle Kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, feta cheese, and capers over the liquid egg mixture, ensuring balanced flavor distribution across each individual bite.
- Position the muffin tins in a preheated oven calibrated to 300°F (150°C), allowing gentle, even cooking that preserves the delicate texture of the egg bites.
- Monitor the baking process, removing the egg bites when centers appear fully set and edges display a subtle golden hue, which typically takes 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the Mediterranean egg bites to rest for five minutes after removing from the oven, enabling them to stabilize and ease the unmolding process.
- Carefully extract the egg bites from the silicone molds, presenting them warm and ready to be savored, showcasing their vibrant Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor profile and extra protein boost.
- Silicone muffin tins work best for effortless removal and minimal sticking compared to traditional metal pans.
- Customize vegetable mix by adding spinach, zucchini, or sun-dried tomatoes for more Mediterranean flair and nutritional variety.
- Meal prep friendly: Store cooled egg bites in airtight container
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg