Muffin-Tin Spanakopita Omelets

This Spinach and Feta, Phyllo Cups recipe, is a nutritious delight! Packed with protein-rich eggs, antioxidant-loaded spinach, and calcium-rich feta cheese, it offers a wholesome balance for your body. The extra-virgin olive oil adds heart-healthy fats, while the phyllo crust keeps things light and crispy. Enjoy a guilt-free treat that nourishes your body with every bite.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion

• ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

• 6 large eggs

• 1 (10 ounces) package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ½ cup reduced-fat milk

• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill

• ½ teaspoon ground pepper

• 8 sheets phyllo (9-by-14-inch), thawed

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
   

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
   

3. Whisk eggs, spinach, feta, milk, dill, pepper, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the cooked onions in a large bowl.
   

4. Lay phyllo sheets on a clean, dry work surface. (Cover the sheets with a kitchen towel to keep them from drying out while you assemble the cups.) Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into a small bowl. Place a sheet of phyllo on a clean cutting board. Lightly brush with oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo on top and lightly brush with oil. Cut the phyllo into 6 pieces (in half horizontally and in thirds vertically).
   

5. Place one square in a muffin cup, pressing it down the bottom and sides. Add another square, alternating the position so the sides of the muffin cup are covered. Repeat the process with the remaining squares and the remaining phyllo sheets and oil.
   

6. Fill each phyllo cup with a scant 1/4 cup of the egg mixture. Bake until the filling is firm to the touch and the phyllo is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.