3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups

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Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. Store them in the fridge for up to 4 days to reheat on demand.

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium bell peppers, any color

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 8 large eggs

  • ¼ cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese

  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. Cut bell peppers in half through the stem end. Remove ribs and seeds. Place the peppers in the pan cut-side up and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  3. Bake the peppers for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.

  4. Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

    3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
    Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

To make ahead

Let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205 Calories
12g Fat
8g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 bell pepper cups
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 379mg 126%
Vitamin A 4313IU 86%
Sodium 316mg 14%
Potassium 397mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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