Herbed Egg Muffins With Mint Sauce Recipe

Herbs for breakfast! This is a great herbed egg muffins recipe and an excellent way to pack in those herbs for a delicious and nourishing breakfast.

The ingredients can certainly be adjusted to your liking, the possibilities are endless.

The ratio of herbs to eggs can be modified as well, just make sure to use enough egg to hold all the ingredients together. Herbs and vegetables can be added depending on what is available.

Decorate each muffin with a cherry tomato, basil leaf, calendula blossom, or herb of your choice. The herbed egg muffins are quite easy to make, full of protein, and herbal goodness.

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Herbed Egg Muffins

Ingredients are as follows, but can be adjusted. 

Author: Kami McBride

Ingredients

• 1 leek, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped shiitake mushrooms (115 grams)
• 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
• 2 cups greens, finely chopped (chard, kale, dandelion, spinach, sorrel, or lamb’s quarter) (60 g)
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley (15 g)
• 1 tbsp minced fresh marjoram (3 g)
• 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary (3 g)
• 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic chives (3 g)
• 1 tbsp minced fresh basil (3 g)
• 8 eggs
• 1/2 tsp powdered nutmeg (1 g)
• 4 tbsp ghee (60 ml)
• Mint Sauce, for garnish

Instructions

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. 
• Add the leek, mushrooms, and water and cook until the water has evaporated and the leeks are soft (about 4 minutes). 
• Add the garlic and salt and remove from the heat. 
• Add the greens, parsley, and the aromatic herbs to the cooked leeks and mushrooms. Mix well.
• The warmth of the leeks and mushrooms will wilt the greens. Set aside. 
• Combine the eggs and the nutmeg in a bowl. 
• Beat the eggs for 1 minute, until frothy. 
• Preheat the oven to 350F (177C). 
• Grease a muffin pan generously with ghee. 
• Divide the greens among the muffin wells and then pour the eggs over the top. 
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until the eggs are set. 
• Remove the muffins from the pan and serve with Mint Sauce. 
• You can also try a different sauce or one of the pestos from The Herbal Kitchen, Chapter 11. 

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Mint Sauce

The Mint Sauce is a tasty compliment to The Herbed Egg Muffins. 

Author: Kami McBride

Ingredients

• 1/2 small jalapeno pepper, sliced in half and de-seeded
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (45 g)
• 1/2 cup water (125 ml)
• 1/2 cup dried, shredded coconut (30 g)
• 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (60 ml)
• 1 tsp ghee (5 g)
• 1/2 tsp black mustard seed (2 g)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seed (1 g)

Instructions

• Combine the jalapeno, mint, water, coconut, salt, and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor and blend into a smooth paste. 
• Scrape the paste into a bowl or a jar. 
• Heat the ghee in a small skillet over medium heat. 
• Add the mustard and cumin seeds, cover, and heat until they begin to pop. 
• Remove the skillet from the heat. 
• When the seeds are cool, add them to the mint paste with the water and mix well. 
• If possible, let the flavors blend for a couple of hours before serving. 

Garlic

The ingredients in this herbed egg muffins recipe are worth mentioning for their medicinal benefits. Garlic (Allium sativum), for example, is quite common in many traditional dishes. It has been grown and used for centuries in cuisine. Garlic has been clinically studied as a heart medicine for many years, well documented at supporting people with hypertension as well as diabetes. It is well known for fighting off parasites, viruses, and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Although garlic is flavorful and beneficial in this recipe, keep in mind that its antimicrobial properties are more effective when consumed raw.

Dandelion

Another ingredient worth mentioning is dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Although dandelion often gets a bad rap as an annoying weed in the yard, the entire plant is edible and highly nutritious. The leaves contain an abundance of vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and E. Dandelion is supreme for all parts of the digestive system. Its bitter components release the flow of saliva stimulating digestive enzymes, a wonderful herb to shed sluggish digestion.

Rosemary

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a wonderful multipurpose ally to boost circulation throughout the body. It is particularly good at relieving headaches, calming the nervous system, and bringing energy to the brain and central nervous system. It is used widely in many culinary dishes. Its warming, bitter, and pungent character pairs well with the heavy flavors of meat like eggs as well as aiding in their digestion.

Knowing the many benefits behind the ingredients used in recipes like these herbed egg muffins can bring a lot of empowerment and long-term health when used regularly. As you get to know the use of many herbs and their flavors, the process of cooking becomes more creative and good for you and your family. It doesn’t have to be complicated, but can most certainly be enjoyable and delicious.

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