These bite-sized veggie egg bites are a delightful combination of fluffy eggs, vibrant vegetables, and savory seasonings, making them a wholesome and convenient choice for quick meals or snacking.
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Vegetable egg bites are prepared with eggs, vegetables, cream, cheese, and seasonings for flavor. The vegetables contribute a bit of crunch and texture contrast, whereas cream imparts moisture and richness. These cheesy egg bites can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. The best thing about this recipe is that you can customize it with the vegetables of your choice.
There are many options to serve egg bites, ranging from a bowl of soup to a sandwich for a comforting and balanced meal. Being convenient to take on the go, either pack them in lunch boxes or picnics, they are the first easy options for a quick and satisfying midday meal. These can also be added as a protein-rich topping to salads for a flavor and texture to your greens.
Whether you're a veggie lover or simply looking for a tasty way to add more nutrients to your diet, these vibrant gluten-free egg bites will become a favorite part of your daily routine.
Reasons to try these egg bites:
1. Nutritious
- High Protein: Eggs are a great source of protein, which helps keep you full and satisfied.
- Nutrient-Dense: Packed with vitamins and minerals.
2. Convenient
- Quick Preparation: They can be prepared in advance and stored for quick meals throughout the week.
- Portable: Easy to carry anytime and anywhere, making them perfect for potlucks, picnics, road trips, camping, etc.,
- Pre-Portioned: Each bite is a perfect portion size, helping with portion control which is super easy to share.
3. Versality
- Customizable: These can be made with various ingredients like vegetables, cheeses, meats, and herbs to suit different tastes and dietary preferences.
- Diet-Friendly: Suitable for various diets, including low-carb, keto, and gluten-free.
5. Flavorful
- Endless combinations: You can experiment with different flavors and ingredients, from classic combinations like ham, chicken, and bacon to more adventurous options like spinach and feta, chorizo, etc.,
6. Meal prep friendly
- Batch Cooking: Easy to make in large batches, making meal prepping simple and efficient.
- Freezable: These can be frozen and reheated, retaining flavor and texture.
8. Kid-friendly
- Appealing to Kids: Often enjoyed by kids due to their small size and customizable flavors.
9. Suitable for any meal
- Breakfast, Lunch, or Snack: Perfect for any time of day, whether as a main meal or a snack.
- Pairing Options: These bites can be paired with salads, fruits, or other sides for a balanced meal.
10. Cost-effective
- Budget-Friendly: Ingredients for egg bites are generally affordable, making them a cost-effective meal option.
Ingredients for egg bites
To make these hidden veggie muffins, you need the following items:
- Vegetables- Onion, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, and chilies.
- Egg- Use whole eggs for the best results.
- Cream- I use heavy cream for these veggie and egg bites. This helps keep them moist and creamy.
- Cheese- Mozzarella cheese. Any cheese will work for the recipe.
- Seasoning- Salt and black pepper
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make egg and vegetable bites?
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Instructions:
- Whisk eggs, heavy cream, and seasonings in a bowl and set aside.
- Finely chop onions, bell pepper, and cilantro, and grate the carrot.
- Combine the vegetables and seasoning in a bowl.
- Fill the lined muffin tin with the vegetable mix, then pour the egg mix on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the bites to cool before removing them from the tin.
- Serve these flour-less muffins with green dip, garlic dip, chili sauce, etc.,
Storage
Allow the veggie egg bites to cool completely before storing them. Once cooled, transfer them to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Consume the egg bites without flour within 3 to 4 days for the best quality and freshness.
Tips
- I strongly recommend using silicone mold or liners to prevent these egg bites from sticking to the sides of the tin and, save you time cleaning the tin.
- Fill the egg bite molds about ¾ full to leave room for expansion during cooking.
- Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the molds. This helps them set up and makes them easier to handle.
- Get creative with your ingredients! Add your favorite veggies, cheeses, meats, or herbs to customize the flavor of your egg bites.
Serve these egg bites with
Dips
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Recipe
Veggie Egg bites
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
Vegetable mixture
- 2 Carrot
- 1 Onion
- 1 Bell pepper
- 50 g Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Cilantro
- 1 Green chillies optional
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Egg Mixture
- 6 Eggs
- 60 ml Heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Vegetable mix
- Chop the veggies. Combine vegetables, cheese, and salt to taste.
Egg mix
- In another bowl, add eggs and heavy cream and whisk well.
- Stir in salt and black pepper. Mix well.
Filling of muffin tin
- Grease the tin, or use the parchment paper to line the tin.
- Fill in the vegetable mix and then pour the egg mixture.
Baking
- Bake these gluten-free cheesy muffins in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8-10 minutes or until turn slightly golden.
- Cool them before removing them from the tin.
- Serve warm delicious, nutrient-packed veggie egg bites with your favorite dip.
Video
Notes
- Fill the egg bite molds about ¾ full to leave room for expansion during cooking.
- Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the molds.
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Nutrition
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