Caprese Egg Muffins
This recipe turns the flavors of an Italian Caprese salad—tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil—into a delicious breakfast. Make these egg muffins in advance for an easy and portable breakfast throughout the week.
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the baking pan
3 cups baby spinach
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 large eggs
4 ounces fresh mozzarella
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
2. In a medium skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Saute the spinach and tomatoes until wilted, then place in a medium mixing bowl.
3. Add the basil, salt, pepper, garlic, and eggs to the mixing bowl with the spinach and tomatoes. Using ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the mixture into the muffin tin to make 10 egg muffins.
4. Chop the fresh mozzarella into small bite-sized pieces. Distribute evenly over the 10 muffins by sprinkling the mozzarella over the muffins.
5. Bake 18-23 minutes, until the eggs are set.
6. To serve, drizzle with balsamic glaze (optional)
Recipe and photo courtesy the Egg Nutrition Center
Nutrition
Calories: 110Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 190mg
Carbohydrate: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Total Sugar: 0g (Added Sugar: 0g)
Protein: 7g
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