Southwest Black Bean Egg Muffins Recipe

Name: Southwest Black Bean Egg Muffins
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 ml olive oil (1 tsp); 400 g large eggs (8 whole eggs); 300 ml liquid egg whites (1 1/4 cups); 200 g low-fat cottage cheese (3/4 cup); 5 g chili powder (1 tsp); 3 g ground cumin (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 130 g canned black beans, rinsed and drained (3/4 cup); 80 g red bell pepper, finely diced (1/2 cup); 40 g red onion, finely diced (1/4 cup); 100 g shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (1 cup)

Prep: 7minCook: 22min4 servingsMedium349 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Southwest Black Bean Egg Muffins packed with 37g of protein per serving and just 349 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 29 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup diced vegetables
1/2 cup cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 349 kcal

Protein: 36.5g

Fat: 17.2g

Carbs: 12.6g

Fiber: 2.8g

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