Description
These Egg White Bites with Bell Pepper, Spinach, and Feta are a healthy, protein-packed breakfast or snack option. Whipped up with liquid egg whites, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, they bake to a fluffy, flavorful bite-sized treat that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 cups liquid egg whites
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Vegetables & Cheese
- ¾ cup bell pepper, diced
- ¾ cup spinach, chopped
- 3 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
Other
- Cooking spray
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the egg white bites evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking and allow easy removal after baking.
- Distribute Vegetables and Cheese: Evenly distribute the diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, and crumbled feta cheese into the muffin tin cups to ensure each bite has balanced flavor and texture.
- Pour Egg Whites: Carefully pour the liquid egg whites mixed with cottage cheese over the vegetables and cheese in each muffin cup, filling them appropriately.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the egg bites to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen spinach; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess water before adding.
- Customize with other vegetables like mushrooms or onions for variety.
- For extra flavor, add herbs such as parsley or dill.
- These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute feta cheese with a vegan cheese alternative and omit cottage cheese.
