Name: Microwave mug: Cheesy chive and pea muffin
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes + 1 minute resting
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten; 1 heaped tbsp natural low-fat yogurt; good pinch white pepper; 10g half-fat Cheddar, grated; 5g Parmesan, finely grated; 1 spring onion, finely chopped; 40g frozen peas, defrosted; 1 heaped tbsp wholemeal flour; third tsp baking powder or bicarbonate of soda; 1 heaped tsp chopped chives (save a few to garnish); half tsp sunflower oil; pinch paprika

Microwave mug: Cheesy chive and pea muffin

The ultimate fast food, this cheesy treat is filling, tasty and ready in just six minutes.

Serves

Prep

3 minutes

Cook

2 minutes + 1 minute resting

Each 164g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)

KCal

266

Carbs

16.3g

Fibre

3.9g

Protein

19.9g

Fat

12.6g

Saturates

5.0g

Sugars

3.0g

Salt

1.62g

Fruit/Veg Portion

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Ingredients

1 egg, beaten

1 heaped tbsp natural low-fat yogurt

good pinch white pepper

10g half-fat Cheddar, grated

5g Parmesan, finely grated

1 spring onion, finely chopped

40g frozen peas, defrosted

1 heaped tbsp wholemeal flour

third tsp baking powder or bicarbonate of soda

1 heaped tsp chopped chives (save a few to garnish)

half tsp sunflower oil

pinch paprika

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Method

Step 1

In a bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, white pepper and cheeses together, mixing well. Stir in the spring onion and peas.

Step 2

Stir in the flour and baking powder, mixing well. Lightly oil a mug, then add the ingredients. Heat for 2 minutes on full power (800W) then leave to stand for 1 minute.

Step 3

Sprinkle with paprika and a few chives to serve.

Step 4

Can either be eaten direct from the mug or turned out onto a plate and served with salad.

Recipe tips

Add more fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint or basil for extra flavour.
You could use other vegetables such as sweetcorn, finely chopped celery or peppers.