Black Bean and Corn Egg Bites
Black Bean and Corn Egg Bites are a high protein breakfast with Southwest flavor that's great for easy meal prep.
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Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup corn thawed if frozen
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper finely diced
- ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, and shredded cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are set.
- Remove the muffin pan from the oven. Cool the egg bites in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the egg bites from the muffin pan by running a thin knife around the edges.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Serving Size: 2 Egg Bites
Approximately 2 WW Points - Check the official WW app for exact points.
Tips and Tricks
Drain the beans well - Extra liquid can make the egg bites wetter than they should be. Dice the pepper small - Smaller pieces spread more evenly through the muffin cups and soften better during baking. Let them rest before removing - Five minutes in the pan gives the egg bites time to firm up, so they’re less likely to tear. Add heat at serving time - Salsa, hot sauce, or sliced jalapeños can easily make these spicier without changing the whole batch.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerator - Store cooled egg bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer - Freeze completely cooled egg bites in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Microwave - Reheat refrigerated egg bites for about 30 to 45 seconds, or until heated through. Frozen egg bites may need 60 to 90 seconds. Oven - Reheat at 350°F until warmed through.Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 256mgSodium: 424mgPotassium: 573mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 792IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 3mg
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