Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Egg Bites
Savory, protein-packed egg bites loaded with roasted red peppers, earthy kale, and creamy goat cheese. A perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
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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 · Blender · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They reheat beautifully in the microwave in about 30 seconds.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2Prep cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
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 coat an 8-cup muffin tin with olive oil or line with silicone baking cups.
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Warm a small drizzle of olive oil…
Warm a small drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kale with a pinch of salt and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until gently wilted. Remove from the heat.
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Crack the eggs into a large mixing…
Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly. Season well with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano or garlic powder if you have it on hand.
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Divide the wilted kale and roasted red…
Divide the wilted kale and roasted red peppers evenly among the 8 prepared muffin cups.
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Pour the whisked eggs over the vegetables
Pour the whisked eggs over the vegetables, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
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Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle it…
Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the top of each egg cup.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are completely set and slightly puffed. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Pat the roasted red peppers dry…
Pat the roasted red peppers dry with a paper towel before chopping; removing excess moisture keeps the egg bites firm rather than watery.
Store leftovers in an airtight container…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They reheat beautifully in the microwave in about 30 seconds.
For an even fluffier
For an even fluffier, café-style texture, blend the eggs in a blender for 30 seconds before pouring them into the muffin cups.
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