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Healthy Egg Muffins with Caramelized Onions

A delicious grab and go breakfast made with eggs, caramelized onions, veggies and white cheddar. Perfect healthy meal for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 10 eggs large
  • 1 white onion medium
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup button or cremini mushroom diced
  • 1 cup spinach raw, chopped
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 sprays avocado oil cooking spray (Chosen Foods and Primal Kitchen have this)

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp avocado oil in a large pan on medium-low heat, and add sliced onion when hot.
  2. Cook onions on medium-low heat for approximately 30 minutes, until soft and browned, stirring every 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and heat a second pan on medium heat.
  4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp avocado oil to the second pan, and add the diced bell pepper, mushrooms, and spinach to pan when hot.
  5. Saute vegetables for approximately 7-10 minutes, until soft.
  6. Spray a silicone muffin tin with avocado oil cooking spray.
  7. Add small spoonfuls of cooked veggies, caramelized onions, and a sprinkle of shredded white cheddar cheese to each tin.
  8. Whisk all eggs in a large bowl or in a large measuring cup with a spout, and pour in equal amounts over each muffin tin.
  9. Bake at 350 for approximately 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a knife into an egg muffin. Ensure eggs are completely set.