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Protein-Packed Mini Turkey Muffin Tin Quiches

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These mini quiches combine juicy turkey, fresh veggies, and eggs into perfectly portable, protein-rich bites ideal for a quick and wholesome breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces lean ground turkey
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (120 ml)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 grams)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped (30 grams)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced (75 grams)
  • 2 green onion stalks, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing the muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin thoroughly with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces of lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Season with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add ½ cup diced red bell pepper and 1 cup chopped fresh spinach to the browned turkey. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and peppers soften slightly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool briefly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk 6 large eggs and ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 sliced green onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Fold the turkey and vegetable mixture gently into the egg mixture, distributing evenly without overmixing.
  6. Pour the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until the quiches are set and lightly golden on top. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  8. Let the mini quiches cool for about 5 minutes in the pan before gently running a knife around the edges to loosen them. Use a small spatula or spoon to lift them out carefully.

Notes

Grease the muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking. Use room-temperature eggs and cottage cheese to avoid curdling. For fluffier quiches, separate eggs and beat whites to stiff peaks before folding in. These quiches freeze well and reheat in the microwave for convenience.

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