Sunday morning breakfast
This is not a difficult breakfast, but it does require a little prep time - the potatoes need to be thawed and the broccoli needs to be cooked. I used frozen potatoes, but put them in some cold water to thaw when we first got up, and frozen broccoli (ditto). So then it really doesn't take very long to put together.
From Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook:
Ham and Broccoli Frittata
vegetable oil spray
2 cups frozen fat-free potatoes O'Brien, thawed
3/4 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup egg substitute (or whites of 5 large eggs plus one egg)
6 oz lower-sodium, low-fat ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes (or diced deli ham)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Heat 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Remove from the heat and lightly spray with vegetable oil spray (being careful not to spray near a gas flame). Put the potatoes in the skillet. Lightly spray with vegetable oil spray. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, rinse the broccoli in cold water; drain but do not dry (some water droplets will cling to the broccoli). (If using frozen - thaw in some cold water, drain, and then continue). Cook, covered on high power for 3-4 minutes (for fresh) or 2-3 minutes (for frozen) or until tender-crisp. Stir the broccoli into the potatoes.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg substitute, ham, milk, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and broccoli. Stir well.
5. Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes, or until the eggs are set (they don't jiggle when gently shaken).
6. To serve, but the frittata into wedges.
This morning, I topped the frittata with swiss cheese for the last 10 minutes of baking. I also baked some turkey bacon for that same amount of time, and served with toast. I like the kick of the swiss cheese, and it made the whole dish more like a meal.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Breakfast for Dinner
Monday night we had breakfast for dinner - and it helped us get rid of some of the veggies that were in the fridge! Ham and broccoli frittata, canadian bacon, bagel flats, and green salad. An easy meal and the frittata makes me realize that we can have quiche-like food (which I love) just without the crust. Frittata has become one of my favorite ways to get protein and have something different for breakfast (or dinner).
This is also from DH:
Ham and Broccoli Frittata
Vegetable oil spray
2 cups frozen fat-free potatoes O'Brien, thawed (you can thaw these in cold water quickly)
4 ounces small broccoli florets (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup egg substitute
3 eggs (of course, you can use the equivalent egg white substitute)
6-oz lower sodium, low-fat ham, cubed (I buy this already cubed)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Remove from the heat and lightly spray with the vegetable oil spray. Put the potatoes in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, rinse the broccoli in cold water; drain but do not dry. Put the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook, covered, on 100 percent power for 2-4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain. (Or you can use a steamer for this and steam for about 5 minutes). Stir the broccoli into the potatoes.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg substitute. Whisk in the ham, milk, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and broccoli. Stir well.
5. Bake, uncovered, for 15-18 minutes, or until the eggs are set (they don't jiggle when gently shaken).
6. To serve, cut the frittata into wedges.
Serve with a green salad and this is a great light meal!
This is also from DH:
Ham and Broccoli Frittata
Vegetable oil spray
2 cups frozen fat-free potatoes O'Brien, thawed (you can thaw these in cold water quickly)
4 ounces small broccoli florets (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup egg substitute
3 eggs (of course, you can use the equivalent egg white substitute)
6-oz lower sodium, low-fat ham, cubed (I buy this already cubed)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Remove from the heat and lightly spray with the vegetable oil spray. Put the potatoes in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, rinse the broccoli in cold water; drain but do not dry. Put the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook, covered, on 100 percent power for 2-4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain. (Or you can use a steamer for this and steam for about 5 minutes). Stir the broccoli into the potatoes.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg substitute. Whisk in the ham, milk, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and broccoli. Stir well.
5. Bake, uncovered, for 15-18 minutes, or until the eggs are set (they don't jiggle when gently shaken).
6. To serve, cut the frittata into wedges.
Serve with a green salad and this is a great light meal!
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