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!

 

Mushroom-Asparagus Frittata with cast iron skillet

This frittata is really so easy to prepare and goes really well with the Cheesy Whole-Grain Biscuits and a simple fresh salad.  Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
cast iron skillet
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups ((about 250g) thinly sliced white button, cremini, or baby bella mushrooms
1 bunch asparagus (about 10 spears), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
6 large eggs
1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 180° (FF). Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add onions, cook til fragrant & translucent; about 5 minutes. Add garlic & mushroom slices – cook until soft, about 5 mins. Toss in asparagus & thyme – cook another 3 mins. Season.

While veggies are cooking, whisk the eggs, then fold in the cubed feta.
When veggies are ready, pour the egg-cheese mixture over vegies, coating the vegetables evenly.

Once the edges firm up, transfer skillet into the preheated oven and bake 8-10 mins until centre is no longer wobbly and the top is golden.