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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.

Spicy Mexican Chorizo and Spinach Egg Muffins

Total

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

3

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Servings

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. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12‑cup muffin tin.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and crumble chorizo; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add jalapeño and spinach; sauté until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Divide the chorizo‑spinach mixture among the muffin cups, then pour the beaten eggs over each.

  6. 6

    Bake for 18‑20 minutes, until eggs are set and lightly golden.

  7. 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

Protein16 g
Carbohydrate3 g
Fat15 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium620 mg

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