Gluten-Free Spinach Pie Bites

Think spinach pie without the crust… Savory, packed with nutrients, and delicious, they are made in muffin tins and make a great breakfast, lunch, snack or appetizer. They freeze well and reheat well. Recipe can be cut in half.

They freeze well, so you can make them ahead when hosting an event. And we love having leftovers because they are great with breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack or basically any time!

How to make Spinach Pie Bites

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 10 oz packages frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
• 2 onions, diced (about 3 cups)
• 2 bunches green onions, diced I use the whites of both bunches, the greens of only 1 bunch, approximately a heaping 3/4 cup of greens
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• heaping 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt to taste I use a heaping 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper to taste I use 1/2 teaspoon
• 7 large eggs
• 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled and divided (may need more for topping to taste)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line mini or full size muffin tins with liners and spray with cooking oil. Yes, I spray the muffin liners as well so that they come out of easily and clean up is easier. Pro tip: Clean up is easier using full size muffin tins.
2. Wash and drain the chopped spinach very well.
3. Heat olive oil in a deep sauté pan, and sauté onions and green onions until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
4. Add the spinach and parsley, cook for 5 to 10 minutes on low, until the spinach is totally dry.
5. Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Taste add more salt and pepper as desired.
6. Set the spinach mix aside to cool a few minutes.
7. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs.
8. Add 1/2 cup feta and Parmesan cheese. Mix to combine.
9. Add the cooled spinach mixture to the eggs and mix until combined.
10. Fill prepared muffin tins with the mix, sprinkle the 1/4 cup feta evenly across each muffin cup. (sprinkle with more as desired)
11. Bake about 20-25 minutes, or until eggs are set and feta golden.
12. Serve immediately, or store in refrigerator for a few days, or in freezer for several months. Reheat frozen bites in oven or microwave.

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