Egg Muffin Cups

Egg Muffin Cups:

Ingredients

1. 1 tsp olive oil (or spray)

2. 1 cup green pepper measured after chopping

3. 1 cup yellow onion measured after chopping

4. 2 cups baby spinach – roughly chopped measured/packed before chopping

5. 1 cup mushrooms measured before chopping (phase 2)

6. 2 cloves garlic minced

7. salt to taste

8. 4 whole eggs

9. 4 egg whites

10. hot sauce optional for drizzling on top (optional)

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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Grease a standard 12-slot muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.

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Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat.

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Once hot, add in oil, green pepper, and onion.

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Saute 5-7 minutes, or until peppers are tender.

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Add in spinach and mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

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In the last 30 seconds, add in minced garlic.

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Season with salt and remove from heat.

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Crack eggs/egg whites into a large 4 cup measuring cup and whisk together.

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Stir in cooked veggies.

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Pour the egg/veggie mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan.

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Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are firm to the touch and eggs are cooked.

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Cool slightly and serve immediately.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.

 These may also be frozen.

 To reheat, pop them in the microwave until warm.