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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! 
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 278kcal

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: 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