Pesto Egg Muffins bring an Italian twist to breakfast time. A fabulous way to start the day with protein and fresh vegetables to fill you up until lunch! The egg provide protein which supports muscles building and their repair so great if you do a lot of exercise.
Egg Health Benefits
The colour of eggs shells is breed dependent, with most of them either white or brown. The white and yolk contain various fats, some vitamins and nutrients, cholesterol and lecithin.
Eggs are amazing to cook with (flax seeds with water is an alternative for non-egg eaters) as they form the glue of many important baking reactions such as foaming, the ability of things to go brown, and emulsification which makes mayonnaise what it is.
Eggs are an excellent source of Vitamin K to support blood health and blood clotting and a great source of protein to build and repair muscles. They are a rich source of choline to support flexible cell membranes and brain function. Eggs also promote good heart health due to betaine which can help prevent damage to blood vessels
Spinach Health Benefits
Spinach belongs to the same family as chard and beets and shares a similar taste profile with them. There are 3 different types of spinach. Savoy has crisp, creased dark green leaves whilst the semi-savoy variety whilst similar in texture to the savoy has less crinkly leaves. The smooth leaf variety is the most common and has flat, unwrinkled, ‘spade-shaped’ leaves.
Spinach has cultivated a bit of a reputation for its potential health benefits – remember it was alleged to be the source of Popeye’s strength! There are however good reasons for this reputation. Spinach contains twice as much iron as other greens which supports energy, vitality and assists with the quality of blood.
A single cup of spinach has only 41 calories yet is extremely nutrient-dense. it is an excellent source of Vitamin K, carotenes, Vitamin C and folic acid. It is also a very good source of the chemical elements manganese, magnesium and iron.
Spinach is the most alkaline-producing food which helps regulate and support the body pH. It is one of the richest dietary sources of lutein which promotes healthy eye-sight and prevents macular degeneration and cataracts.
Like other chlorophyll and carotene containing vegetables, spinach is a strong protector against cancer. Research has shown that spinach extracts have slowed cell division in human stomach cancer cells. Studies have also shown the higher the intake of spinach the lower the incidence of breast cancer.
Lots of great reasons to pack in the spinach and enjoy these pesto egg muffins.
Pesto Egg Muffins
Tasty protein packed way to start the day. These simple egg muffins hit the spot!
- Muffin tin
- Bowl
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Cherry tomatoes, chopped
- Small Handful of spinach, shredded
- 1 tsp Pesto
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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In a muffin pan, lightly spray.2 of the holes with oil
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Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper
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Add the egg mixture halfway up the space in the muffin tin
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Add one chopped tomato and some shredded spinach to each muffin. Add approx 1/2 tsp of pesto to each muffin as well
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Cook in the oven for about 20-25 minutes
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Serve and enjoy!