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Lentil & Bacon Omelette Cups

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 3

If you thought breakfast couldn't get any better, hold on to your hat! These bite-sized omelette cups bring convenience to a morning favourite.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    12 slices bacon

    6 large eggs

    1 cup (250 mL) chopped spinach

    1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils

    1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green onions

    1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

    to taste, salt and pepper

    as needed, smoked paprika


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  2. Heat a medium skillet and cook bacon on both sides until tender, 2-3 minutes. The bacon should be tender and some fat rendered off, but should still be flat and not crispy, in order to line the muffin pan. Spray standard muffin tin with cooking spray.
  3. Line eight cups of the muffin tray with bacon, one full slice around the outside, and two small cut pieces along the bottom.
  4. Divide spinach, lentils, and green onion evenly between the eight cups.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour evenly into the eight cups. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until eggs are fully cooked.
  6. Once baked, remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Remove each cup with a small spatula. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and serve with grilled tomatoes and your favourite toast.

Add any vegetables kicking around in the refrigerator, like tomatoes and peppers!


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2 omelette cups
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 430
  • Total Fat 25 g
  • Saturated Fat 11 g
  • Cholesterol 310 mg
  • Carbohydrates 30 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 2 g
  • Protein 26 g
  • Sodium 670 mg
  • Potassium 567 mg
  • Folate 50 mcg