Mini Crustless Spinach Cups (Print Version)

Protein-packed spinach egg cups with cheese and herbs, ideal for breakfast or a light snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1/2 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)

→ Eggs & Dairy

04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or mozzarella recommended)
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
11 - 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - Sauté diced onion and red bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until combined.
04 - Stir shredded cheese, grated Parmesan, and chopped herbs into the egg mixture.
05 - Incorporate the cooled spinach and vegetable mixture into the egg and cheese blend. Mix until evenly combined.
06 - Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the quiches have puffed and are set in the center.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to release. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep a whole week's worth in under an hour and reheat them whenever hunger strikes.
  • They taste like comfort food but slip past any guilt because they're loaded with actual vegetables and protein.
  • Your hands stay clean eating them, unlike scrambled eggs that somehow end up everywhere.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the muffin cups means they overflow and stick; three-quarters full is really the magic number, not more.
  • Letting the cooked vegetables cool before mixing saves you from scrambled eggs—hot vegetables can start cooking the raw eggs prematurely.
  • A few minutes of rest time after baking makes the difference between something that crumbles and something that comes out intact and beautiful.
03 -
  • Check that your oven actually reaches 350°F with a thermometer—ovens lie, and even five degrees off changes when they set.
  • If you notice one or two quiches looking underdone while others are golden, they'll keep cooking gently on the counter; never trust just the timer, always trust your eyes and a gentle touch.
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