Go Back
Cheesy Courgette Frittata Muffins (Zucchini) by Emma Eats & Explores - Grain-free, Gluten-free, Low Carb, LCHF, Paleo, SCD, Vegetarian, Refined Sugar-free

Courgette Breakfast Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Pescatarian, Primal, Refined Sugar-Free, SCD, Vegetarian, Whole30
Servings 6 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 medium courgette (zucchini)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 100g mature (sharp) cheddar cheese
  • salt & pepper
  • butter for greasing the muffin tin

Instructions
 

  • Dice up the courgette (zucchini) and red onion and crush or slice the garlic cloves.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and fry off the garlic, onion and garlic until they are softened (about 10mins). Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, turn the oven on to 200C and grease a muffin pan with butter.
  • Break the eggs into a bowl, add plenty of salt & pepper and beat with a fork to combine everything.
  • Grate the cheese and add half to the eggs.
  • When the courgette (zucchini) mixture is ready, add it to the eggs and cheese and stir everything to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into the muffin tins and pop into the oven for 10 mins.
  • After 10 mins, remove from the oven, turn on the grill and sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top of each muffin.
  • Pop the muffins back under the grill for a few minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve.