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Easy, Open-Faced English Muffin Melts 

Easy, Open-Faced English Muffin Melts 

Healthy Recipes

Overview

Meal: Breakfast 
Dietary Type: Vegetarian     
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 



The Dish
This quick and easy recipe is the perfect fix for a busy weekday breakfast. These open-faced English muffin melts have it all! Loads of vegetables; spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers, all of which are seasoned and sautéed tender. The English muffins are layered with the veggies, then topped with fluffy scrambled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese. A quick bake in the oven and, within 30 minutes, you have a delicious and nutritious breakfast. 

Hacking this Recipe:  To speed up the day-of cooking, sauté the veggies the night before and refrigerate until ready to make. These muffin melts can also be baked in a toaster oven, a good way to save on preheating time. 

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Ingredients
1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil 
2.5 oz (70 g) baby spinach 
2 cups (110 g) sliced mushrooms 
1 each (135 g) red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) garlic powder 
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) salt 
pinch of cracked black pepper 
4 each (200 g) eggs, beaten 
4 each (285 g) english muffins, split 
1/2 cup (40 g) shredded cheddar cheese 

Preparation 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F / 218°C. 
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season veggies with garlic and salt. Using a slotted spoon, remove the veggies from the skillet and set aside. 
  • Add eggs to the skillet and cook until soft scrambled, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. 
  • Place split English muffins on a baking sheet. Top the split English muffins with veggies and eggs. Sprinkle each with cheese and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and muffins are toasted. 

Vegetarian and Vegan Modifications: Feel free to substitute the eggs and cheese in this recipe for your favorite vegan substitutes.   

Gluten-Free Modifications: Gluten-free bread or English muffins will work very well as a substitute for the traditional English muffins in this recipe.