4/10/21 Saturday's Breakfast for the Original Copy Officer Captains and 270,036 OCS
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Apr 9, 2021
- 6 min read
I made a smaller breakfast to enjoy from the Mediterranean Diet for something a little different.
Motivational for Breakfast Morning:
'Sometimes only time can answer your questions" - Unknown
We are able to celebrate today because we made it one more day, I pray in time I'll be able to share breakfast and meals sitting with you at the table. I pray that you are well and going to have a good Morning!
Ingredients
6 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 cup 2% milk
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups cubed croissants (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons Greek vinaigrette
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Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Place croissant pieces in a single layer in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with 1/2 cup red pepper, onion and spinach. Pour egg mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Finely chop remaining red pepper; place in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add vinaigrette; shake to combine and refrigerate until serving.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting. Serve with vinaigrette mixture. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole and remaining chopped sweet red pepper separately. To use, partially thaw both in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Combine vinaigrette and chopped sweet red pepper; serve with casserole.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece with 1-1/2 teaspoons vinaigrette mixture: 281 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
Ingredients
4-1/2 cups cut-up fresh fruit (pears, apples, bananas, grapes, etc.)
3/4 cup mandarin orange, vanilla or lemon yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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Directions
Divide fruit among 6 individual serving bowls. Combine the yogurt, honey, orange zest and extract; spoon over the fruit.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.
4 servings
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Ingredients
2-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
6 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
Shaved Romano cheese and minced fresh parsley
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Directions
Preheat broiler. In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; steam, covered, 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked broccoli, grated cheese and olives. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat; pour in egg mixture. Cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until eggs are nearly set.
Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Sprinkle with shaved cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts 1 wedge (calculated without shaved Romano cheese): 229 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 290mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. Recommended Video
Ingredients
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1-1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
6 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Minced fresh basil
Minced fresh oregano
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry. Cut each sheet into 16 squares; place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Sprinkle with Gouda cheese; top with tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Bake until golden brown, 14-18 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pastries on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper; return to freezer. To use, bake pastries as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through. Sprinkle with herbs.
Health Tip: Puff pastry is convenient, but very rich. Lighten up this appetizer by serving on toasted French bread slices. Decrease bake time slightly and skip the freeze option.
Nutrition Facts 1 appetizer: 106 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Hash Brown Nests with Portobellos and Eggs
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 1 pound), thawed
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and shallots until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and basil.
Press about 1/4 cup potatoes onto bottom and up sides of each of 12 greased muffin cups. Fill each with about 2 tablespoons beaten egg. Top with mushroom mixture, cheese and bacon.
Bake until eggs are set, 15-18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 105 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
6 large eggs
6 large egg whites
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and shallot over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer mixture to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with artichokes, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, milk and seasonings until blended; pour over top. Sprinkle with feta.
Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool baked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake casserole as directed until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 179 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
Ingredients
1 prebaked 12-inch thin whole wheat pizza crust
3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika, divided
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 large eggs
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Directions
Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on a pizza pan. Spread with ricotta cheese; sprinkle with garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Top with mushrooms and tomatoes.
With clean hands, massage arugula with vinegar, oil and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper until softened; arrange over pizza.
Using a spoon, make 6 indentations in arugula; carefully break an egg into each. Sprinkle with the remaining paprika, salt and pepper. Bake until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 12-15 minutes.
Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with sun-dried tomatoes that can be used without soaking. Other sun-dried tomatoes that are not oil-packed may need to be rehydrated; cover with boiling water and let stand until soft. Drain before using.
Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 299 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Ingredients
4 cups orange juice
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
Optional: Orange wedges and maraschino cherries
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Directions
In a 2-qt. pitcher, mix orange juice, ginger ale and cherry juice. Serve over ice. If desired, top servings with orange wedges and cherries.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 103 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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