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Healthy Gestational Diabetes Egg Muffin Cups with Spinach Turkey Feta

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Protein-packed and low-carb egg muffin cups with spinach, turkey, and feta, perfect for managing gestational diabetes and busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cooked turkey breast, diced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley or dill), optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line with silicone liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, crack in 8 large eggs. Whisk until yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs if using.
  6. Fold in the sautéed spinach mixture, diced turkey, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently but thoroughly to distribute evenly.
  7. Spoon the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Place the tin in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until muffins puff up and are set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
  9. Let the muffin cups rest for 5 minutes before carefully loosening with a butter knife and removing from the tin.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for fluffier muffins. Do not overfill muffin cups to prevent overflow. Use fresh feta for better texture. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly. Silicone liners or greasing the tin well prevents sticking. Let muffins cool slightly before removing to avoid breakage.

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Keywords: gestational diabetes, egg muffins, spinach, turkey, feta, low carb, healthy breakfast, protein-packed, gluten-free

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