Mid-day mealLow carb, high fatVegetarianMediterraneanEggs€

Protein Chickpea Muffins with Vegetables and Mediterranean Spices

Egg muffins made with chickpea flour are an ideal gluten-free breakfast on the go, combining the heartiness of legumes with the lightness of baked eggs and vegetables.

Prep time13 min
Cook time20 min
Total time33 min
Servings12

Recipe

Per servingTotal
Calories:71.7 kcal859.9 kcal
Protein:4.2 g50.8 g
Carbohydrates:5.8 g69.3 g
Fiber:1.2 g14.2 g
Water:32.3 ml387.2 ml
Fat:3.4 g41.3 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:1.3 g15.9 g
Saturated fat:0.8 g9.4 g
Cholesterol:62 mg744 mg
Sodium:137.6 mg1651.2 mg
Potassium:144.4 mg1732.4 mg
Calcium:48.5 mg581.5 mg
Iron:0.9 mg10.2 mg
Magnesium:21.4 mg257.3 mg
Zinc:0.5 mg6 mg
Phosphorus:85.6 mg1026.8 mg
Vitamin C:7.5 mg89.9 mg
Vitamin A:46.5 µg557.7 µg
Vitamin D:0.4 µg5 µg
Vitamin B12:0.2 µg1.8 µg

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease it with oil.
  2. 2Sift the chickpea flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add salt and garlic powder and mix well.
  3. 3Add the eggs, water and olive oil to the dry mixture. Whisk until you get a completely smooth batter without lumps.
  4. 4Stir the chopped bell pepper, spinach and leek into the prepared batter.
  5. 5Pour the batter into the muffin molds, filling them to about 3/4 full.
  6. 6Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the muffins turn golden brown and feel firm to the touch. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes before removing from the tin.

Nutritional benefits

Thanks to the high fiber content from chickpea flour and quality protein from eggs, this meal supports stable blood sugar levels and long-lasting fullness.

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