Spicy Mexican Chorizo and Spinach Egg Muffins
Protein-packed egg muffins with chorizo, spinach, and jalapeño, baked in a muffin tin for a handheld breakfast.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 1 cup Fresh spinach
- 150 g Mexican chorizo (no soy)
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12‑cup muffin tin.
- 2
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and crumble chorizo; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add jalapeño and spinach; sauté until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- 4
In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
- 5
Divide the chorizo‑spinach mixture among the muffin cups, then pour the beaten eggs over each.
- 6
Bake for 18‑20 minutes, until eggs are set and lightly golden.
- 7
Allow to cool 2 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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