Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach add a flavorful Italian spin to a classic meal prep favorite. Skip the cheese or add any leftover veggies you have on hand – this recipe is super versatile!
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 2 egg cups (about 100g)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Facts: 132 calories / 3g carbs / 15g protein / 6g fat
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (366g) liquid egg whites
- 4 eggs (200g)
- 4 cups (120g) packed baby spinach
- ½ cup (27g) sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
- ½ cup (50g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan by spraying well with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 2 minutes. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the spinach with a paper towel and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, eggs, and salt. Stir in the sundried tomatoes, Parmesan, spinach.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the eggs are puffy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes. The egg cups will sink, but don’t worry this is normal! Remove the egg cups from the pan using a knife to loosen, and continue cooling to room temperature.
- Serve alongside oatmeal, toast, fresh fruit, or yogurt. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes:
- To make this recipe dairy-free and Paleo/Whole30 friendly, omit the Parmesan cheese. The macros per 2 egg cups are: 3g carbs / 11g protein / 4g fat / 98 calories.
- Feel free to use any brand of sundried tomatoes. Be sure to slice them into strips if you buy sundried tomato halves.
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