Small households can start the day right with this fast-fixing dish. Orange peppers add sunshiny sweetness and crunch.
—MARY RELYEA CANASTOTA, NY
START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
1 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1/4 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/3 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1. In a small bowl, whisk the egg substitute, milk, pepper and salt; set aside. In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, saute orange pepper and onions in oil until tender. Add ham; heat through. Reduce heat; top with egg mixture. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until nearly set.
2. Uncover skillet; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.
PER SERVING 169 cal., 6 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 23 mg chol., 727 mg sodium, 7 g carb., 1 g fiber, 21 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
Sunrise Substitute
Egg substitute can replace whole eggs in many recipes with good results, especially in frittatas, omelets and quiches.