Kim's Tex Mex Egg Cups South Beach Diet Friendly

Fuel your mornings with "Kim's Tex Mex Egg Cups," a satisfying, South Beach Diet-friendly breakfast bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. These protein-packed egg cups combine fluffy eggs, savory turkey sausage, and a zesty kick from red bell peppers, jalapeños, and Southwestern spices like cumin and chili powder. Topped off with gooey low-fat cheddar cheese and fresh green onions, they’re a perfectly portable, low-carb option for busy weekdays or meal prepping. Ready in just 30 minutes, these Tex Mex-inspired bites are baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin, making them easy to portion and serve. Whether enjoyed warm or reheated later, these eggs cups are a deliciously nutritious way to spice up your morning while staying on track with your diet goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup cooked turkey sausage, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with the almond milk until combined.

Step 4

Add in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, and whisk again to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 5

Fold in the diced red bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), crumbled turkey sausage, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Using a spoon or small measuring cup, evenly divide the egg mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg cups are puffed up and set in the center.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg cups cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.

Step 9

Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(687.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1081.9

Total Fat 58.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1240.5mg	0%
Sodium 3724.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 96.7g	0%

Vitamin D 257.0IU	0%
Calcium 1086.4mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1169.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 39.1%

Carbs: 7.3%