Savory Muffins with Vegetables

Savory Muffins with Vegetables

Tender, cheesy savory muffins filled with zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, and scallions.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C. Brush the muffin cups with 2 tsp (10 ml) of the vegetable oil.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: Muffin pan, oven

  2. Step 2

    Grate the zucchini, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place it in the medium mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Box Grater, cutting board, kitchen towel, Medium mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Grate the carrot, finely dice the bell pepper, and slice the scallions. Add them to the zucchini and toss together.

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Bell Pepper, 80.0 gr Carrot, 30.0 gr Scallion

    Cookware: Box Grater, Chef Knife, cutting board, Medium mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in the large mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Baking Powder, 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 5.0 gr Salt, 250.0 gr Wheat Flour

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Whisk the eggs, milk, and remaining 3 ¼ tbsp (50 ml) vegetable oil in the measuring jug until evenly blended.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg, 180.0 ml Milk, 50.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: measuring jug, whisk

  6. Step 6

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until only a few streaks of flour remain.

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, Silicone spatula

  7. Step 7

    Fold in the prepared vegetable mixture and cheddar just until evenly distributed.

    Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, Medium mixing bowl, Silicone spatula

  8. Step 8

    Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake at 190°C for 20–24 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out without wet batter.

    Timer: 22 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Muffin pan, oven

  9. Step 9

    Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Muffin pan, wire rack

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Bake until the centers are fully set and do not taste raw batter. Refrigerate cooled leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw egg and flour in uncooked batter
  • cut vegetables
  • perishable cheese and milk