Mediterranean Egg Muffin Cups

Mediterranean Egg Muffin Cups

Makes 6 eggs cups What are Egg Muffin Cups? Some call them egg cups, some call them egg muffins, but those who eat them know how fabulously portable and deliciously filling these little breakfast stars are! Gluten-free, high in protein, and packed with healthy vegetables, these little muffins can be great as a snack to hold you over until dinner or first thing in the morning as a very satiating breakfast.

How do I make them?

Eggs muffin cups are easy to make and can use up any veggies that you have in the fridge! Feel free to experiment with abandon to find a combination that you love. This recipe is as easy as adding chopped vegetables to a muffin tin. Then, simply layer the eggs on top. Pop in the oven for a bit and you are done! They keep for several days in the fridge and reheat beautifully in the microwave. Does the Mediterranean Diet recommend that I eat eggs? The Mediterranean Diet generally recommends eating egg yolks sparingly, to get some of the benefits without too much cholesterol. Experts recommend that most healthy people eat two or three egg yolks per week. (Make sure to listen to your doctor regarding your particular health.) Egg cups are great with half whole eggs and half egg whites or with only whites. See which way you like them best!

Make them your own

You can personalize egg cups, to suit your own preferences. You can add cheese or omit it altogether, based on whether you prefer to eat dairy. Feel free to go nuts with the vegetables! This particular flavor combination is a fairly traditional Mediterranean flavor profile. We also love Mexican Egg Cups with sautéed peppers, onions, and corn, as well as mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese. I love to use leftover vegetables this way, so we sometimes end up with some pretty wacky combos. You know what? You almost can’t go wrong with eggs and cheese. Happily, many kids even love eating these cute little egg muffin cups, provided that you use vegetables that they enjoy. Looking for more awesome Mediterranean Diet breakfast recipe? Check out some of our favorites here!

 

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2 comments

  • YUM! and so versatile

    Claire
  • My husband and I are in the process of losing weight. While we love many things about the Med diet, we do eat some things that are not encouraged, therefore we count our daily calorie intake. You do not include any nutritional values with your recipe. I understand calories can change with the ingredients used, and that you encourage making these your own, but a list of nutrition for your recipe would be a good starting point. Thank you.

    Julie

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