Savoury Yogurt Muffins
with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
200 g cherry tomatoes, plus 10 very small ones for decoration
240 g plain flour
70 g grated Parmesan
1 sachet baking powder for savoury bakes (15 g, not sweetened and not flavoured with vanilla)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
150 g plain Alpenyogurt
40 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
10 g fresh basil leaves
40 g pine nuts
salt
black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the tomatoes
Wash the cherry tomatoes, dry them and cut them into small pieces.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
Place the flour, Parmesan, baking powder, oregano, a pinch of salt and a little freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.
Mix well.
Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients
In a second bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil and eggs with a hand whisk.
Step 4: Prepare the batter
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix quickly (do not overmix the batter).
Add the chopped cherry tomatoes, the chopped basil and the pine nuts. Mix gently.
Step 5: Fill and decorate the muffins
Spoon the batter into the greased muffin tin, filling each mould about 3/4 full.
Place one small whole tomato on top of each muffin for decoration.
Step 6: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for about 25 minutes.