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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!
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 278kcal
- 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
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
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 774IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg