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Veggie Egusi Muffins

These egusi muffins, made from egusi (melon seeds) make the perfect plant-based, high protein breakfast to kickstart your day! 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 3 people
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin baking tray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ground egusi
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix 1 cup ground egusi with ¾ cup water. Mix until a thick paste.
  • Add salt and ground garlic and mix thorougly
  • Chop your bell peppers and spring onions
  • Preheat your oven to 160*C fan
  • Line your muffin holes with oil.
  • Add chopped veggies to your muffin trays
  • Pour your egusi mixture on the vegetables into each hole.
  • Bake in the oven tray for 30 minutes until firm

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 774IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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