Savory Zucchini Chard Muffins

Zucchini and chard are both excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, making these muffins a nutritious and delicious choice!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Savory Zucchini Chard Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International, Vegetarian Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Zucchini
• 1 cup Swiss chard
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture. Chop the Swiss chard.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and olive oil. Add the grated zucchini, chopped Swiss chard, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.