Savory Tomato Olive Muffins

Looking for the perfect companion to soups, salads, or stews? These Savory Tomato Olive Muffins are loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and flavorful herbs for a hearty, savory treat!

Savory Tomato Olive Muffins

Looking for the perfect companion to soups, salads, or stews? These Savory Tomato Olive Muffins are loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and flavorful herbs for a hearty, savory treat!
Couverts12
Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:18 minutes
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Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Mixing bowls (small, medium, and large)
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • cups 355 ml unsweetened soymilk
  • 3 tbsp 21 g ground flaxseed
  • ¼ cup 60 ml water
  • 2 cups 240 g whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup 120 g cornmeal
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ cup 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp 2 g dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried minced onion
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
  • 16 black olives finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Lightly coat a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar with the soymilk.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes to curdle into “buttermilk.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed with water.
  • Set aside to thicken.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda.
  • Whisk the flaxseed mixture into the buttermilk mixture.
  • Add olive oil, dried basil, dried onion, and black pepper, stirring until combined.
  • Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the sun-dried tomatoes and chopped olives.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack.

Yield:

  • 12 standard muffins

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Serve warm with a bowl of creamy tomato soup or as a side to your favorite salad.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Pinot Grigio or a light-bodied red like Grenache to enhance the savory flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 160 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 6 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course; Side Dish / Snack
Cuisine; International
Diets; Dairy-Free / Vegan / Vegetarian