Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
8 egg whites
1 cup diced bell peppers
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil
In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy
Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned
Add diced peppers, onion, and spinach to the skillet, sauté until tender
Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Fold cooked mixture into whisked egg whites
Divide turkey-egg mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over each cup
Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden
Notes
Use ground chicken or extra firm tofu for a non-meat version
Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Freeze unbaked cups for up to 2 months
Reheat in oven or microwave before serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg