French • High protein
Spinach and pepper egg muffins
A clear, nourishing family meal built around everyday ingredients, a practical method, and useful doneness cues.
15 minPrep
20 minCook
35 minTotal
4Serves
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Fine salt and black pepper, to taste
5 steps
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil the baking dish or pan.
- Prepare the main ingredients as listed and combine them in a large bowl.
- Fold in the seasonings — 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 tbsp chopped parsley — without overworking the mixture.
- Portion into the dish and bake for about 20 minutes, until the centre is set.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving, then adjust the seasoning to taste.