Healthy Chorizo & Pepper Egg Cups
These healthy and easy-to-make egg cups are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep. Packed with savory chorizo, vibrant peppers, spinach, and cheese, they are delicious and low-carb.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Silicone muffin liners (optional)
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup pre-cooked ground chorizo sausage
- 0.5 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 0.5 cup frozen spinach thawed, chopped, and squeezed dry
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried cilantro (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
Instructions
- Get your oven ready by preheating it to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with silicone liners or simply spray it well with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the 12 eggs and whisk them vigorously until they're well beaten and slightly frothy.
- Stir in the heavy cream, dried cilantro, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything together until it's smoothly combined.
- Now, gently fold in the browned chorizo, chopped roasted red peppers, the spinach (make sure it's really squeezed dry!), and the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until all the ingredients are just combined without overmixing.
- Spoon the egg mixture evenly into your prepared muffin cups, filling each one about three-quarters full.
- Pop the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg muffins are firm to the touch and slightly golden.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Serve them warm for a delicious breakfast, or store for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week!
Notes
Serve them warm for a delicious breakfast, or store for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week!
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 303
Total Carbs: 2g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fats: 24g
Protein: 18g
Calories: 303
Total Carbs: 2g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fats: 24g
Protein: 18g
