Broccoli Muffins

Broccoli Muffins is an easy and quick recipe for a low carb treat that contains so much fiber, protein and fat to make us feel full.

Instead of broccoli you can use any other veggie, fried onions and zucchini are another tasty variation of this recipe. Since the taste of some of the ingredients is bland, using a strong flavor cheese can make it much interesting ☺️

Ingredients

• 500g/17.5oz frozen broccoli (or fresh if you have)
• 200g/7oz Pancetta
• 20g/0.8oz cream
• 100g/4oz Mozzarella
• 4 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• Half of a Chilly
• 160g/5.6 Provolone or Cheddar cheese
• 1 clove of Garlic

Preparation

– Chop the pancetta in small piece.

– Sauté garlic with chilly, turmeric then add pancetta.

– Stir fry till the fat of pancetta melts.

– Add the broccoli and continue to cook for other 10-15 minutes.

– In a jar mix eggs, cream, salt and pepper.

– Cut the provolone cheese into cubes

In muffin mold:

– First goes mix of broccoli, followed by some cubes of provolone.

– Pour the mix of eggs on each muffin cup.

– Put pieces of mozzarella on top.

– Place the muffins in the oven for 15mins on 180°C (356°F) the last 4 mins better to be on grill to have a crust on top.

They are great with salads and pickles.

Buon appetite