Looking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option? Look no further than these Tortilla Egg Cups! Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs and bursting with flavour from pesto and feta cheese, these egg cups are the perfect grab-and-go option for busy mornings or a quick lunch.
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Jump to RecipeThis makes six tortilla egg cups if you have a muffin tray or 9-10 egg cups if you have a cupcake tray.
Ingredients:
- Six small tortillas
- Six eggs
- 1 cup of cottage cheese (300g)
- 2 tablespoon pesto
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (plus more for sprinkling on top)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Toppings:
- Bell pepper, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved.
- Spinach or coriander, finely chopped
- Chili flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare Tortilla Cups: Grease a muffin pan and place one tortilla into each cavity, shaping it into a cup. If the tortillas are too large, you may need to cut them to fit better.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, pesto, feta and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Fill Tortilla Cups: Pour the egg mixture evenly into each tortilla cup.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, spinach, or coriander on top of each egg cup. Add a pinch of chilli flakes for extra heat. Finish by sprinkling additional crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg is set and the edges of the tortilla cups are golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the tortilla egg cups from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
These Tortilla Egg Cups are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preferences or whatever ingredients you have on hand. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or a light lunch, these protein-packed egg cups are sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation!
Protein Packed Tortilla Egg Cups
Equipment
- 1 Muffin tin
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 6 small tortillas
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup of cottage cheese 300g
- 2 tablespoon pesto
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese plus more for sprinkling on top
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Toppings
- Bell pepper chopped
- Cherry tomatoes halved
- Spinach or coriander finely chopped
- Chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare Tortilla Cups: Grease a muffin pan and place one tortilla into each cavity, shaping them into cups. If the tortillas are too large, you may need to cut them to fit better.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, pesto, feta and a pinch of salt & pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Fill Tortilla Cups: Pour the egg mixture evenly into each tortilla cup.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and spinach or coriander on top of each egg cup. Add a pinch of chili flakes for some extra heat. Finish by sprinkling additional crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg is set and the edges of the tortilla cups are golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the tortilla egg cups from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
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