Spinach and Feta Muffins
In short: Savory muffins with spinach, feta, spring onions and dill, ready in 40 minutes. Good warm at brunch or packed cold for lunch. It takes about 42 min in total and makes 12 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Total
- 42 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 190 kcal
Savory muffins sit somewhere between a quick bread and a quiche, and they are easy to make. Salty feta, cooked spinach, spring onions and dill go into a simple egg and milk batter, and the muffins bake until golden and firm. They keep their shape in a lunch box, taste good at room temperature and can be made ahead for several days of breakfasts.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add the spinach, feta, spring onions and dill and toss with your fingers to break up any clumps of spinach.
- In a jug, whisk the eggs, milk and olive oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry and fold until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Divide the batter among the cups, filling them to the top.
- Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, until golden and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Squeeze the spinach dry in a clean towel. Wet spinach makes the muffins heavy and gray-green.
- Swap the feta for grated Cheddar or crumbled goat cheese, and the dill for chives or mint.
Questions and answers
Can I use fresh spinach in savory muffins?
Yes. Wilt about 250 g (9 oz) of fresh spinach in a dry pan, cool it, squeeze out the water and chop it. You should have about 100 g.
How do I store and reheat spinach feta muffins?
Keep them in the refrigerator for 4 days. Warm them in a 160°C (325°F) oven for 8 to 10 minutes. They also freeze well for 2 months.
What do you serve with spinach and feta muffins?
Serve them with soup or a green salad, or alongside a fried egg for brunch. They also work as a picnic snack.
How long does it take to make Spinach and Feta Muffins?
About 42 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 22 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Spinach and Feta Muffins?
About 190 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 190 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 270 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
