Egg White Clouds with Spinach and Bell Peppers

• 300 ml egg whites, approximately 8 to 9 fresh egg whites or egg whites from a carton
• 60 g grated cheese, Gruyère, mozzarella, cheddar, or crumbled feta
• 50 g fresh chopped spinach
• 50 g red bell peppers, cut into small dice
• 2 tablespoons cottage cheese to make the bites very moist, or fromage blanc
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• A little olive oil or cooking spray for the pan

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2
   Generously grease the 12 cups of a muffin tin with a little olive oil or cooking spray (this is very important to prevent the egg whites from sticking).
3. 3
   In a large bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites with the cottage cheese (or *fromage blanc*), garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth.

   
4. 4
   Add the chopped spinach and the diced red peppers. Mix gently.

   
5. 5
   Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 cups of the muffin pan (filling them about three-quarters full).

   
6. 6
   Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of each bite.

   
7. 7
   Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the bites are set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
8. 8
   Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes. The bites will deflate a little, which is perfectly normal.
9. 9
   Run a knife blade along the edges to unmold easily.