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Veggie Omelet Muffins

These protein-packed Veggie Omelet Muffins can be easily made in advance and are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian – The perfect healthy breakfast for busy mornings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Serving: 6
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 free-range eggs
  • 2 tablespoon fresh whole milk
  • 1 courgette, green part only (discard seed core) finely cubed
  • 3 tablespoon yellow pepper, finely cubed
  • 3 tablespoon red pepper, finely cubed
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180C/360F and arrange a baking tray in the middle shelf.
  • Brush with extra-virgin olive oil a muffin tin and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, then whisk in the milk and season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Fold in chopped zucchini, bell peppers and onion and mix until combined.
  • Pour ½ the omelet mixture into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in the oven for about 15 min or until crispy on the sides and golden on top.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to cool before removing the muffins from the cups, then serve.

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Notes

How to store:
Place leftover omelet muffins in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. 
Place the muffins in freezer-friendly containers and store in the freezer up to 1 month.
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Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.