American · Brunch
Broccoli Cheddar Savoury Muffins (Low-Calorie)
Savoury muffins built on a light batter of whole wheat flour, egg, and buttermilk, folded with steamed broccoli florets and sharp cheddar. Baked until golden and springy, they carry a savoury cheese-and-vegetable flavour with black pepper and scallion. Served warm as a snack or alongside soup.
$2
15 minsPrep
22 minsCook
37 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
309Calories
13.8gProtein
14.9gFat
30.1gCarbs
4.1gSugar
5.9gFiber
501mgSodium
77mgChol
7.2gSat Fat
410mgPotassium
285mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
0.3mcgVitamin B12
48mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-calorie
high-fiber
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Heat the oven to 375F, line two muffin cups with paper, and chop the broccoli and scallion.
2
Steam the broccoli in a covered pan over medium heat for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender, then cool.
3
Whisk the egg, buttermilk, and olive oil together in a bowl until uniform and slightly frothy.
4
Fold the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, cheddar, broccoli, and scallion into the wet mix until just combined.
5
Plate
Divide the batter between the two cups, bake at 375F for 22 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean, then turn out and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 3 oz86g sharp cheddar cheese
- 7 oz200g broccoli florets
- 1 cup120g whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup120ml buttermilk
- 22 eggs
- 22 scallion
- 1 1/2 tsp1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 4 tsp20ml olive oil
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp salt
