Mini Omelette Muffins with Mushrooms and Orzo
by Maria Loi on Jun 9, 2021
These omelette muffins are the perfect, healthy solution to a full breakfast on-the-go, or a protein-filled snack anytime! Add your favorite herbs and/or spices to tailor this recipe to your taste. Explore more Mediterranean cooking in Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets.
- Servings
- 24 muffins
- Course
- Breakfast and Brunch
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- Olive oil, as needed
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 2 pints cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 4 oz Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
- 3 whole eggs
- 4 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small bunch dill, chopped (stems included), plus more for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Add the uncooked orzo to a pot of salted boiling water; cook for 6–7 minutes until al dente; strain and reserve in a large mixing bowl.
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In a large, dry sauté pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until translucent, approximately 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, heat through, then add the cremini mushrooms and saute until browned, approximately 6–8 minutes; remove and reserve.
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Add the mushroom/onion mixture to the reserved orzo mixing bowl, and stir to combine; add the feta by crumbling it into the bowl, and mix to combine; add the yogurt to the bowl, and mix to combine; taste and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, the chopped dill, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and mix to fully combine.
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In a separate bowl, add the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk together until fully beaten; add to the mushroom orzo bowl, and mix to fully combine.
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Prepare the muffin tin by coating each muffin hole with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs to prevent the muffins from sticking.
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Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the muffin mixture into each of the muffin holes, being careful not to overfill.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and crusty on top.
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Serve warm or cool, with a sprig of dill on top as desired.