Spanakopita Egg Bites

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Delicious Spanakopita Egg Bites for your breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon water
1 1/4 cups Egg Beaters egg substitute
3 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese , crumbled
3 tablespoons fat free Greek yogurt
1 medium scallion , finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint , minced
1 teaspoon fresh dill , minced
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch ground nutmeg ( optional )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pinch cayenne

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
104
Sugar
2g
Fat
5g
Spanakopita Egg Bites are a Greek-inspired breakfast dish that combines spinach, feta cheese, and eggs into a delicious and healthy bite-sized meal. These egg bites are perfect for those who are looking for a gluten-free, low-carb, and high-protein breakfast option that can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days. They are also easy to customize by adding other veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions to the recipe.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large skillet, cook spinach and water on medium heat until wilted.
3.Remove spinach from skillet and let it cool.
4.In a large bowl, whisk Egg Beaters, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, scallion, mint, dill, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
5.Add the cooled spinach to the mixture and stir.
6.Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray and pour equal amounts of the mixture into each cup.
7.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
8.Remove from oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

These Spinach and Feta Egg Bites are high in protein and low in carbs.

They are also gluten-free and low in fat, making them a great breakfast choice for those on a diet.

CONS

However, these egg bites might not be suitable for those who are following a vegan or dairy-free diet.

They are also high in sodium due to the addition of feta cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is loaded with vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium.
The eggs provide a high-quality protein source, while the feta cheese adds calcium and some fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A and D.
This recipe is also low in carbs and gluten-free, which can be beneficial for those trying to lose weight or manage certain health conditions like diabetes.

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