Friday, January 13, 2012

A Quick Weekday Breakfast That Can Be Prepped in Advance

Mini Ground Meat and Mushroom Quiches

These crustless mini quiches are like portable omelets that can be made in advance for those pressed for time in the mornings. Provides protein and healthy fats. Try combining a few of these with a handful of raw nuts for a great breakfast. Other veggies can be added for more nutrients and fiber.





Ingredients;

> 8 ounces ground beef or ground turkey.
> 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
> 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
> 1/4 cup sliced green onion
> 1/4 cup shredded cheese of choice
> 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
> 5 eggs
> 3 egg whites
> 1 cup 1% milk

Directions;

1) Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325F. Coat a nonstick muffin tin generously with coconut oil. (suitable for high heat) or use muffin tin liners

2) Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey or beef and cook until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl to cool. Add oil to the pan. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to the bowl with the ground meat. Let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in green onions, cheese and pepper.

3) Whisk eggs, egg whites and milk in a medium bowl. Divide the egg mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture into each cup.

4) Bake until the tops are just beginning to brown, 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Place a rack on top of the pan, flip it over and turn the quiches out onto the rack. Turn upright and let cool completely.

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