Keto Red Pepper & Spinach Egg White Bites
12 bites These Keto Red Pepper & Spinach Egg White Bites are like little clouds of cheesy goodness! Light and fluffy, with vibrant pops of color from the peppers and spinach, they're a healthy and satisfying meal prep option that you can enjoy any time of day. x saved olivia.wyles Resident Chef November 28, 2024 40 min.40 min. 1/5 40 min. 40 min. 1/5 Ingredients: 2 cups of egg white (from about 10 large eggs)½ cup of cottage cheese½ cup of Colby Jack cheese - shredded¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese - crumbled½ cup of red bell pepper - chopped (about 1 medium)½ cup of spinach - chopped¼ cup of scallions (green onions) - chopped (about 3 bundles) 2 cups of egg white (from about 10 large eggs) ½ cup of cottage cheese ½ cup of Colby Jack cheese - shredded ¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese - crumbled ½ cup of red bell pepper - chopped (about 1 medium) ½ cup of spinach - chopped ¼ cup of scallions (green onions) - chopped (about 3 bundles) Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Baking Sheet1x Muffin/Cupcakes Pan1x Food Processor or Blender1x Silicone Spatula 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Baking Sheet 1x Muffin/Cupcakes Pan 1x Food Processor or Blender 1x Silicone Spatula Directions: 1. Preheat Oven: Start preparing the Keto Red Pepper & Spinach Egg White Bites by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the baking sheet in the oven and fill it with about 1 inch of hot water. This creates a humid environment for the egg bites to cook evenly. Place the baking sheet in the oven and fill it with about 1 inch of hot water. This creates a humid environment for the egg bites to cook evenly. 3. Prep the Muffin Tin: Grease a 12-cup muffin pan (muffin pan) with oil. 4. Prepare Ingredients for Keto Red Pepper & Spinach Egg White Bites: Shred the Colby Jack cheese, chop the bell pepper and green onions. 5. Blend: In a blender or food processor, combine the egg whites and all the cheeses. Blend until light and frothy. 6. Pulse: Add the spinach, green onions, and red bell pepper to the blender. Pulse a few times until finely chopped but not pureed. Add the spinach, green onions, and red bell pepper to the blender. Pulse a few times until finely chopped but not pureed. 7. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups. 8. Bake Keto Red Pepper & Spinach Egg White Bites: Place the muffin pan on the baking sheet with the hot water. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center of the egg bites is just set and starts to pull away from the edges of the muffin cups. Place the muffin pan on the baking sheet with the hot water. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center of the egg bites is just set and starts to pull away from the edges of the muffin cups. 9. Cool And Serve: Let the egg bites cool slightly in the pan before serving. Tips & Variations: Alternatively, place a 9 x 13″ / 23 x 33cm baking dish in the bottom rack filled with hot water to create a steam water bath. For this recipe, I did a traditional water bath with the muffin pan sitting directly on a 13 x 18″ / 46 x 33cm half baking sheet. Fill about ¾ full. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture. You can substitute other vegetables for the red bell pepper and spinach, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli. If you don’t have a blender or food processor, you can finely chop all the ingredients by hand and whisk the egg whites with a fork until frothy. Alternatively, place a 9 x 13″ / 23 x 33cm baking dish in the bottom rack filled with hot water to create a steam water bath. For this recipe, I did a traditional water bath with the muffin pan sitting directly on a 13 x 18″ / 46 x 33cm half baking sheet. Fill about ¾ full. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture. You can substitute other vegetables for the red bell pepper and spinach, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli. If you don’t have a blender or food processor, you can finely chop all the ingredients by hand and whisk the egg whites with a fork until frothy. Nutrition Serving: 66g Calories: 58.45kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 1.3g Protein: 7.12g (14%) Fat: 2.62g (4%) Saturated Fat: 1.5g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.09g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.64g Trans Fat: 0.08g Cholesterol: 8.6mg (3%) Sodium: 160.74mg (7%) Potassium: 104.92mg (3%) Fiber: 0.18g (1%) Sugar: 0.99g (1%) Vitamin A: 36.58IU (1%) Vitamin C: 8.48mg (10%) Calcium: 61.66mg (6%) Iron: 0.16mg (1%) Net Carbohydrates: 1.1g Serving: 66g Calories: 58.45kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 1.3g Protein: 7.12g (14%) Fat: 2.62g (4%) Saturated Fat: 1.5g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.09g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.64g Trans Fat: 0.08g Cholesterol: 8.6mg (3%) Sodium: 160.74mg (7%) Potassium: 104.92mg (3%) Fiber: 0.18g (1%) Sugar: 0.99g (1%) Vitamin A: 36.58IU (1%) Vitamin C: 8.48mg (10%) Calcium: 61.66mg (6%) Iron: 0.16mg (1%) Net Carbohydrates: 1.1g About the Author: olivia.wylesResident Chef # 5 40 Followers Published Recipes: 16Av. 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