French Mushroom & Gruyère Egg Bites
These bistro-style egg bites combine savory cremini mushrooms and Gruyère cheese for a satisfying start. Packed with protein and fresh spinach, they offer a delicious way to fuel your morning.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
These are fantastic for batch-prepping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and microwave for 30 seconds for a nearly instant morning meal.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F
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Preheat your oven to 350°F
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 6 cups of a standard muffin tin with butter or olive oil.
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In a skillet over medium heat
In a skillet over medium heat, melt a small knob of butter or heat a splash of olive oil. Add the chopped mushrooms and a pinch of salt, sautéing until browned and their liquid has evaporated (about 5 minutes).
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Toss the chopped spinach and a dash…
Toss the chopped spinach and a dash of dried thyme into the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until just wilted. Remove from heat and divide this mixture evenly among the 6 prepared muffin cups.
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In a mixing bowl
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously until frothy. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Pour the whisked eggs over the vegetables…
Pour the whisked eggs over the vegetables in the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère evenly over the top of each cup.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center and the cheese is beautifully golden. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before running a knife around the edges to pop them out.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Whisking the eggs vigorously before pouring…
Whisking the eggs vigorously before pouring incorporates air, giving these a wonderfully light, fluffy texture without needing heavy cream.
These are fantastic for batch-prepping
These are fantastic for batch-prepping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and microwave for 30 seconds for a nearly instant morning meal.
Try swapping the Gruyère for feta…
Try swapping the Gruyère for feta or goat cheese if you prefer a tangier bite.
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