Flourless Veg, Ham and Cheese Muffins

Serves: 12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes

½ serves per portion

Recipe courtesy of Gabriella Field, Virtual Branch

Ingredients:
  • 6 eggs
  • Splash of milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional extra flavourings: chilli flakes/Italian herbs/Moroccan seasoning, to taste
  • ½ cup lean ham, chopped (about 100g)
  • 1 cup cheese, grated
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 small carrot or zucchini, grated
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
Method:
  1. PREHEAT oven to 180°C and line a 12-hole muffin pan with baking paper or use aluminium baking cups.
  2. WHISK eggs in a medium bowl then season with salt and pepper and other herbs and spices (optional).
  3. ADD a splash of milk.
  4. MIX in the ham, most of the cheese (reserve a little bit to sprinkle on top), onion and grated vegetable.
  5. DIVIDE the mixture evenly between the muffin holes then top each muffin with two cherry tomato halves.
  6. SPRINKLE the remaining cheese on top of the muffins.
  7. BAKE for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are light golden and muffins are set.
What's Great About It:

These muffins can be served hot or cold, making them the perfect on the go snack. Great for breakfast, morning tea or as a lunchbox addition.