Description
Savory veggie-loaded breakfast frittata cups bring Mediterranean morning magic to your plate, offering a protein-packed start with colorful vegetables and creamy eggs. Portable, nutritious, and simple to prepare, these mini frittatas will energize your day with delightful flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 large eggs
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini or spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil or nonstick spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin by coating with olive oil spray at 375F (190C), ensuring even coverage for easy removal.
- Finely chop selected vegetables into uniform pieces, thoroughly draining any frozen spinach to prevent excess moisture.
- Create a smooth egg base by whisking eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until fully integrated and slightly frothy.
- Distribute chopped vegetables evenly across the muffin cups, creating a colorful foundation for each frittata cup.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the vegetable layer to add rich, melting texture.
- Carefully pour egg mixture into each muffin cavity, filling approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until eggs set completely and tops develop a delicate golden-brown hue.
- Allow frittata cups to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, enabling them to stabilize and easily release from the molds.
- Serve immediately while warm or refrigerate for later consumption, maintaining their delightful texture and flavor.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from vegetables like spinach to prevent soggy texture and ensure crisp, firm frittata cups.
- Customize vegetable combinations based on seasonal availability or personal preference for varied flavor profiles.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easier removal and minimal cleanup, preventing sticking and preserving cup shapes.
- Try different cheese varieties like feta, goat cheese, or sharp cheddar to enhance overall taste and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg