Steamed Egg and Spinach Cups
PakistaniHealthyOmega-3 eggsEasy
Soft steamed egg cups with spinach and a pinch of cumin — no oil, no frying, just gentle steam.
Prep time8 min
Cook time12 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
Method
- Whisk the eggs with salt, pepper and cumin.
- Stir in spinach, onion and green chilli.
- Pour into small greased cups or ramekins.
- Place the cups in a steamer over boiling water.
- Cover and steam for 10–12 minutes until set.
- Cool for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with lemon if you like.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)120 kcal
Protein (estimate)10 g
Fat (estimate)8 g
Carbs (estimate)2 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition is an estimate only. Steam until the centre is fully set — a knife should come out clean. Allergic to eggs? This recipe is not suitable. If you have no steamer, use a pot with a tight lid and a little water. Eat fresh.