SPINACH-FETA-MUFFINS

Oh so yummy savoury muffins! Great when invited to a barbecue and looking for something special to bring along.”  Makes 12

Ingredients:
200g frozen spinach, thawed
180g feta cheese (fat-reduced is fine)
250g flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
80ml olive oil
300ml milk

  • Line your muffin pan with paper cups and cut the feta cheese into small chunks.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. (FF?)
  • In a bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.
    In another bowl combine spinach, eggs, olive oil and milk.
    Add in the flour mixture and be sure not to overmix. Fold in the feta cheese cubes.
  • Pour dough into the muffin pan and bake for about 20 minutes.

    NOTES FROM OTHERS:
    – These are wonderful.. I made as directed except for adding a few sun dried tomatoes to the mix, I also used a basil feta and a little garlic and boy were they packed with flavour..
    – These are delicious. I made them ahead for a dinner party by put them into small muffin tins and freezing before baking. after they were frozen I popped them out and put them into freezer bags. When I was ready to use them I took out the amount i needed put them into the greased muffin tins, let them thaw and then bake as directed. thanks
    – I think in the future I’d add the garlic. I used the paper cups, and sprayed them with no-stick spray to try and keep them from sticking. They still seemed to stick. I’ll make these again, because the flavor is so great and they are so versatile….can use for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I used fresh spinach, so added the time to cook, drain and chop it. My muffins were large, so I ended up adding another 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time. Thanks for sharing!

 

COCONUT CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tab olive oil
  • 1 sprig spring onion, chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (800ml) full-fat coconut cream
  • ½ can (200ml) diced tomatoes
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 Tab curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 can (420g) chickpeas
  • 60g spinach, chopped finely
  • 1 small handful coriander1.  In a saucepan, fry spring onion & garlic on med heat until they begin to brown.
    2.  Add coconut, tomatoes, lime, cauli, curry & salt. Mix well, simmer med heat 20-25 mins.Step 3.  Add chickpeas & continue to simmer on medium heat for a further 5 minutes.
    4.  Add spinach & coriander, simmer a further 1 minute before removing from the heat.
    5.  Serve as desired, suggest with with rice, coconut yoghurt, lime, spring onions and coriander.