BASIL, FETA & ROASTED PEPPER MUFFINS

Basil, Feta & Roasted Pepper Muffins image

"Anything with basil is always a winner. It especially pairs well with the salty feta and sweet peppers in these savory, biscuit-like muffins." -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, peppers and basil., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.