Make-Ahead Roasted Red Pepper Frittata Muffins
Breakfast just got a whole lot easier (and healthier) with these Make-Ahead Roasted Red Pepper Frittata Muffins! This gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is a quick, nutrient-packed dish perfect for busy mornings. Packed with roasted red peppers, spinach, and feta cheese, these savoury muffins offer a tantalizing combination of flavours. Plus, they’re a fantastic make-ahead option, saving you time without compromising taste or health.
Not just a flavorful breakfast, these muffins are a powerhouse of health benefits too! Red peppers, loaded with capsaicin, contribute to heart health, inflammation reduction, and so much more. Spinach is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it’s also anti-inflammatory, guards against oxidative damage, and can even help with regulating blood sugar!
These are such an easy breakfast to grab from the fridge on busy work and school days. Keep scrolling for the full recipe, more health benefits, and a recipe roundup for all of the egg lovers out there!
Make-Ahead Roasted Red Pepper Frittata Muffins Recipe
Gluten-free | Vegetarian
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Serves 3-4
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cups spinach, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, finely diced
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a muffin pan with silicone liners.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted and the garlic is fragrant 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add roasted red peppers and feta cheese.
- Divided the filling evenly between the baking cups.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, almond flour, nut milk, salt and pepper.
- Pour into muffin liners and bake for 30 minutes, until the egg has set.
Health Benefits of Red Peppers
Red peppers are super underrated when it comes to health benefits! Capsaicin, the active compound in red peppers, has been researched extensively and shown to be a game-changer for health. It offers cardio-protective effects, fights inflammation, and even aids in pain relief. Studies suggest it might even assist in weight loss and has potential cancer prevention properties.
It also supports the stomach by regulating acid levels and promoting protective secretions, which might help prevent gastric ulcers.
Red peppers also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities and may even play a role in preventing cholesterol-related issues. Their positive influence extends to the gastrointestinal system by enhancing digestion and nutrient absorption. These peppers truly bring a spicy punch of health benefits!
On top of all of that, red peppers contain a diverse array of vitamins and minerals. But are most well known for their super high Vitamin C content which boosts immunity, supports skin health, improves bone density, and makes for happy connective tissues!
Curious about how you can try roasting your own peppers at home for this Make-Ahead Roasted Red Pepper Frittata Muffins recipe? Check out my Vegan Alfredo Pasta recipe article for step-by-step instructions you can follow to do just that!
Health Benefits of Spinach
I’m a huge fan of spinach! Often available in larger packs at stores, it’s usually a more budget-friendly option compared to kale or bundled greens. Similar to kale, spinach has some of its own incredible health benefits!
Coined as a “functional food,” spinach offers an array of nutritional elements beyond standard vitamins and minerals. Rich in bioactive compounds and phytochemicals, it guards against oxidative damage, modulates genes involved in metabolism and inflammation, and aids in promoting a sense of fullness to prevent overeating. Studies also suggest spinach possesses anti-cancer, anti-obesity, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic properties.
Additionally, spinach is packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folic acid, and dietary fibre. It serves as an excellent source of vegetarian-friendly iron and calcium. This versatile leafy green is an outstanding addition to any diet which is why it’s a staple ingredient in these Make-Ahead Roasted Red Pepper Frittata Muffins!
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Egg Lover’s Recipe Roundup
Eggs are one of my favourite foods any time of the day! They’re obviously a breakfast staple but I also love incorporating eggs into my diet for easy lunches, dinners, and snacks too! I’ve been known to snack on hardboiled eggs during the day because they’re an amazing way to get in some quick protein and fat to give me the energy boost I need in the afternoon! Keep scrolling for a roundup of some of my favourite egg recipes that you can enjoy all day long!
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