Avocado Spinach Egg Cups

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A creamy, protein-rich breakfast featuring avocado, spinach, and eggs in a baked shell. This Breakfast-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs avocado, spinach, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Breakfast cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mash avocado with a fork until smooth. Stir in 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with minced garlic, remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Fold in spinach until just wilted.
  3. Step 3: Spoon avocado mixture into the halves of avocados, then top with egg-spinach mixture. Place in a baking dish and bake 15-18 minutes until eggs are set.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with additional black pepper and serve warm.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Avocado Spinach Egg Cups take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Avocado Spinach Egg Cups?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep avocado from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Avocado Spinach Egg Cups?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Avocado Spinach Egg Cups for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Avocado Spinach Egg Cups whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30 based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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