Muffin-Tin Omelets with Feta & Peppers
This recipe is suitable for diabetes as it includes nutrient-dense ingredients like vegetables, eggs, and healthy fats. However, portion control is crucial due to egg and cheese content.
Adapted from EatingWell, by EatingWell Editors

Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 8 large eggs
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
Method
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Liberally coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and oregano; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender and starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.3 min timer
- Whisk eggs, feta, milk, pepper and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir in spinach, olives and the vegetable mixture. Divide among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake until firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.25 min timer
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