Mexican Street-Style Spinach Egg Tostada Bites (Crisp Base, No Tortilla)
Crunchy baked egg-and-spinach “tostada” bites topped with zesty salsa—low-carb, handheld, and bold.

Total
47 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 9 large Eggs
- 5 cups Spinach
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey jack)(optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
- 1 tsp Cumin(optional)
- 1/2 tsp Paprika(optional)
- 1/2 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
- 3/4 cup Salsa (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
Sauté spinach in olive oil over medium-high heat until dry and reduced, 4–6 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk eggs with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach and cheese (if using).
- 4
Spoon small rounds (about 2–3 tbsp each) onto parchment, spacing evenly. Flatten slightly to form “tostada” bases.
- 5
Bake 10–12 minutes until set and edges are golden. Flip carefully and bake 6–8 minutes more for crispness.
- 6
Cool 2 minutes to firm. Top each bite with a small spoon of salsa right before serving to keep crisp.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
245
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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