These muffins are great as a lunchbox addition, quick snack in the day or an on-the-go breakfast. Loaded with protein (cheese, eggs, and chicken), cooled rice (lowered GI), and vegetables (a great disguise for those picky veggie eaters), they create a type of mini crustless quiche, making for a healthy alternative to your sugar-loaded muffins, sustaining you much longer.
Enjoy with a side salad for a complete meal.
Preheat the oven to 200°c. Lightly grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan.
In a large bowl, add cooked rice, chicken, vegetables, spring onions, half of the cheese, and eggs. Mix well. Season.
Spoon the mixture into each muffin cup to ¾ full. Top each with remaining half of cheese.
Bake for about 15 – 20 minutes until the tops begin to turn golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let sit in the pan for a few minutes.
Loosen the edges with a knife and remove; place on a plate to cool slightly.
Tip: You can use smoked chicken or chopped up pastrami, or left-over mutton mince or chopped meat in the muffins. Alternately, keep them vegetarian. Change the heat by adding additional chilli or spices. Freeze well.
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