Mediterranean Quinoa Egg Bites
These Mediterranean quinoa egg bites are a flavorful twist on our egg bites base recipe. Protein-packed quinoa, tangy feta, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil come together with creamy eggs and cheese for a nutritious, grab-and-go breakfast or snack. With just the right balance of richness and freshness, these bites are both satisfying and portable!
Servings: 12 Bites
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or 2%)
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ Tablespoon black pepper
- ¼ Tablespoon granulated garlic
- ½ cup roasted red bell peppers, diced, ¼” - ½” thick
- ½ cup cooked quinoa (cooled and fluffed)
- 2 teaspoons chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin or silicone muffin cups with nonstick spray.
- Place eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, cornstarch, black pepper, and granulated garlic in a blender or processor. Blend until smooth and frothy, 30–60 seconds.
- In a medium bowl, combine roasted red bell pepper, quinoa, feta cheese, and basil.
- Divide mix-ins evenly among muffin cups. Pour egg mixture over mix-ins, ~ ¼ cup per egg bite. Place muffin pan on a baking sheet. Carefully pour water into the baking sheet until it comes halfway up the muffin cups.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until set. Do not overcook. Remove from oven and let cool. Run a knife around edges to release. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bite | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg