Savory Vegetable and Cheese Muffins

Savory Vegetable and Cheese Muffins

Ingredients:

– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup whole wheat flour
– 1 tbsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
– 1 cup milk
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
– 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
– 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers (red or green)
– 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. **Preheat Oven**:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.

2. **Prepare the Dry Ingredients**:
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.

3. **Prepare the Wet Ingredients**:
– In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, olive oil, and eggs until well combined.

4. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients**:
– Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. **Add Vegetables and Cheese**:
– Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped carrots, peas, bell peppers, and green onions.

6. **Fill the Muffin Tins**:
– Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

7. **Bake**:
– Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

8. **Cool and Serve**:
– Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
– Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your savory vegetable and cheese muffins!