The WW Spinach and Pepper Egg Bites are delicious and contains 95 calories. Takes 30 minutes to prepare this snack. Serve them at holidays, events, lunches, feasts, brunch, festivals, dinners, or get-togethers. It contains eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, spinach, red bell pepper, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cooking spray. We may pair this dish with turkey bacon, salsa, apple slices, fruit platter, cucumber sticks, sliced tomatoes, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, tomato cucumber salad, or whole wheat toast. You may keep these WW Spinach and Pepper Egg Bites in the refrigerator for 4 days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving Size: 2 egg bites
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Course: Breakfast
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Muffin tin
- Cooking Spray
- Spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 large eggs
- Half cup diced red bell pepper
- Quarter tsp onion powder
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- Half cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp diced onion
- Half cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray
- Quarter tsp salt
- Quarter tsp garlic powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EGGS:
- This ingredient gives structure and soft texture to the bites. They become fluffy as they bake and make the egg bites filling. Include egg whites if you are not using whole eggs.
LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE:
- We use this to keeps the egg bites creamy & moist. Cottage cheese makes a smooth and tender texture without using heavy cream. You may use reduced-fat ricotta cheese as an alternative.
SPINACH:
- Spinach gives color and minerals to the meal. It blends well with the eggs and cooks quickly in the recipe. You may use chopped Swiss chard as another option.
BELL PEPPERS:
- They give natural sweetness and color to the bites. You may use mushrooms as a substitute.
REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- It gives rich and cheesy tastes to the bites. You may use reduced-fat mozzarella as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 350°F and grease the pan properly.
- Chop the spinach, onion, and peppers, then whisk eggs in the bowl to make a smooth mixture.
- Whisk cottage cheese in the eggs and add shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix chopped spinach, peppers, onion, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper into it.
- Fill the mixture evenly among the muffin cups about three-quarters full.
- Bake the bites for 22 minutes, then cool them for 5 minutes.
- Lastly, remove the egg bites from the cups and serve them warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Whole wheat toast
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries
LUNCH:
- Mixed green salad
- Tomato cucumber salad
- Vegetable soup
- Roasted vegetables
SNACK:
- Cottage cheese
- Apple slices
- Baby carrots
- Cucumber sticks
SIDES:
- Turkey bacon
- Fresh salsa
- Avocado slices
- Sliced tomatoes
BRUNCH:
- Fresh fruit platter
- Roasted breakfast potatoes
- Whole grain English muffin
- Herbal tea
TIPS:
- Avoid overfilling the muffin cups as the eggs will puff during baking.
- Take the egg bites from the pan after cooling for a few minutes.
- Make a double batch, then freeze to use for quick breakfasts.
- Chop the vegetables into smaller pieces to cook them evenly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the egg bites in the box to keep for four days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the bites in the vessel for 60 days.
FAQs:
Can I prepare these bites early?
- Yes, they are good to make for meal prep as they stay fresh for longer.
Is frozen spinach good to include in this recipe?
- Yes, you may squeeze out as much moisture as possible, then include it in the dish.
Can I include more vegetables in these bites?
- Yes, you may add mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, or Kale as per your choice.
What makes the egg bites sink?
- They puff naturally during baking and settle after cooking.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Iron: 1.2 g
Total Carbs: 3 grams
Vitamin A: 2,450 IU
Fiber: 1 gram
Calcium: 145 mg
Protein: 11 grams
Sodium: 260 mg
Calories: 95 kcal
Potassium: 225 milligrams
Net Carbs: 2 grams
Weight Watcher Points: 2 Points