Description
Savory cauliflower muffins bring Mediterranean magic to breakfast tables with minimal effort. Packed with herbs, cheese, and roasted cauliflower, these golden gems offer culinary comfort you’ll crave morning after morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cauliflower rice or 1 10-ounce (284 g) bag of frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large or extra-large egg, lightly beaten
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (38 g) diced onion
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 ml) salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an optimal baking environment for the cauliflower muffins.
- Transform cauliflower into fine rice-like texture using a food processor or grater, ensuring uniform consistency.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower rice, finely diced onion, richly shredded cheddar cheese, and aromatic Italian seasoning, blending the ingredients thoroughly.
- Crack a fresh egg and whisk it lightly before incorporating into the cauliflower mixture, allowing the egg to serve as a cohesive binding agent.
- Liberally coat muffin tins with cooking spray or butter to prevent potential sticking and potential muffin destruction.
- Carefully distribute the cauliflower mixture into the prepared muffin tins, pressing down gently with a spoon or fingertips to compact the ingredients and create uniform shapes.
- Transfer the muffin-filled tin into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for approximately 25 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the surface becomes firm to the touch.
- Remove the muffins from the oven, letting them rest for a few minutes to stabilize their structure before gently extracting them from the tin.
- Serve warm, revealing a delectable blend of cheese, herbs, and cauliflower that promises a nutritious and flavorful experience.
Notes
- Packed with protein and low-carb goodness, these muffins transform ordinary cauliflower into a delectable snack.
- Versatile recipe works perfectly for meal prep, game day appetizers, or quick breakfast bites that keep you satisfied.
- Crispy edges and soft centers guarantee a texture that will make everyone forget they’re eating a vegetable-based treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg