Savory Breakfast Muffins with Purslane, Greens, Apples, and Cheese

Makes 12-16 Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups dark leafy greens i.e. malabar spinach, callaloo, beet greens, swiss chard, chopped into small bite-size pieces
  • 1.5 cups purslane, stem and leaves, diced
  • 1.5 cups apple, diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free option: 1 cup almond, 1 cup cassava)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 Tbsp butter, melted 
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (alternative: almost 1 1/4 cup alternative milk with 1 1/4 Tbsp lemon juice) 
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup minced chives (optional)
  • 1/8 cup fresh thyme (optional)

Directions:

  1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
  2. After the melted butter has cooled to room temperature, add buttermilk and eggs. Whisk together.
  3. Heat oven to 375F.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures together. Fold in greens, purslane, apples, shredded cheese and thyme.
  5. Line muffin pan with liners and add muffin mixture. Sprinkle chives on top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops of lightly browned and toothpick comes out clean.