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Mediterranean Savory Muffins Recipe

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Delight in these Mediterranean Savory Muffins, a wholesome and flavorful snack combining whole wheat flour, sun-dried tomatoes, and crunchy sunflower seeds. Perfectly spiced with paprika and cumin seeds, these muffins are baked to golden perfection and make a nutritious addition to breakfast or lunch. Optionally topped with vibrant, homemade hummus frostings, they bring a colorful Mediterranean flair to your table.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped finely
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 Tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp cumin seeds

Optional Hummus Frosting

  • Hummus (varieties such as avocado or basil for green, beet for pink-red, carrots or pumpkin for orange, turmeric powder for yellow)
  • Baking paper (for piping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces or blend them if you prefer a smooth texture for mixing into the batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or a stand mixer, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, paprika, and cumin seeds ensuring they’re evenly mixed.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, sunflower oil, and eggs to the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly to form a consistent batter. Then fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and raw sunflower seeds gently.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Evenly divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the top for full-sized muffins.
  6. Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the muffins turn golden on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and set them on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
  8. Prepare Hummus Frosting (Optional): Choose your preferred hummus flavor (e.g., avocado, beet, carrot, or turmeric-based). Layer different hummus colors on baking paper, roll it up, and place the roll into a piping bag without needing a special nozzle.
  9. Pipe the Frosting: Decorate the cooled muffins by piping the hummus frosting onto them using a swirl or a dip style for a beautiful and tasty finish.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy the muffins warm, plain, with butter, or topped with your colorful hummus frosting as a Mediterranean-inspired treat.

Notes

  • Sun-dried tomatoes can be blended for a smoother muffin texture or finely chopped for added bite.
  • The hummus frosting is optional but adds a vibrant, flavorful twist to the savory muffins.
  • You can substitute sunflower oil with olive oil to enhance the Mediterranean flavor.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • These muffins are excellent as a snack, breakfast, or light lunch paired with a salad.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/mediterranean-savory-muffins-recipe/