Monday Breakfast 4/5/21 for the Original Copy Officer Captains and the 270,036
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Apr 4, 2021
- 9 min read
A lite breakfast on the eve of Easter May you have a blest Morning a celebration of Salvation in our life to get rid of the cancer from our bodies and the Angels will come down and take it away from our bodies.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3 cups orange juice, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 bottles (750 milliliters each) champagne, chilled
Fresh mint leaves, optional
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Directions
Place cranberries and 1 cup orange juice in a blender; cover and process until pureed, stopping to scrape down sides of jar with a rubber spatula as needed. Add lemon juice and remaining orange juice; cover and process until blended.
Pour 1/3 cup cranberry mixture into each champagne flute or wine glass. Top with 3/4 cup champagne; serve with mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 163 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, separated into 10 biscuits
1/4 cup butter, melted
10 teaspoons strawberry preserves
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Directions
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip top and sides of biscuits in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar.
Place on ungreased baking sheets. With the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a deep indentation in the center of each biscuit; fill with 1 teaspoon preserves.
Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes before serving (preserves will be hot).
Nutrition Facts 1 each: 178 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped pancetta
4 crusty hard rolls (4 inches wide)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
4 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere or fontina cheese
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off top of each roll. Hollow out bottom of roll, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell (save removed bread for another use); place shells on an ungreased baking sheet.
Add mushrooms and pancetta to bread shells. Carefully break an egg into each; sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 18-22 minutes or until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
Nutrition Facts 1 breakfast bowl: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
4 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Onion Salt
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham (about 4 ounces)
1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended; stir in chives. Divide ham and cheese among 8 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Top with egg mixture, filling cups three-fourths full.
Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes Carefully run a knife around sides to loosen.
Nutrition Facts 1 mini frittata: 106 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 cups frozen Tater Tots, thawed
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion flakes
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add Canadian bacon; cook until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Line bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish with Tater Tots; top with Canadian bacon mixture. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, cream and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheese; pour over top. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 443 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fat-free milk
5 slices reduced-fat American cheese, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups egg substitute
4 large eggs
TOPPING:
3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon paprika
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Directions
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and green onions in remaining butter until tender. Add ham; heat through. Whisk egg substitute and eggs; add to skillet. Cook and stir until almost set. Stir in cheese sauce.
Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Toss bread cubes with butter. Arrange over egg mixture; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 150 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups 2% or coconut milk
Optional: Ground cinnamon, vanilla Greek yogurt, sugar substitute blend, honey, brown sugar, raisins, fresh blueberries, chopped apple, chia seeds and fresh mint leaves
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Directions
In a large saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. If desired, stir in any combination of optional ingredients.
Nutrition Facts 0.750 cup: 217 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
8 large egg whites
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
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Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, peppers, chilies and garlic; cook and stir until peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from pan and keep warm.
In a small bowl, whisk egg whites and cheese until blended. Add egg white mixture to pan; cook and stir over medium heat until egg whites begin to set and no liquid egg remains.
Spoon egg white mixture across center of each tortilla; top with vegetable mixture. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling, and roll up.
Nutrition Facts 1 wrap: 254 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Ingredients
2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
Minced fresh basil, optional
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Directions
Preheat oven to 425°. Spritz mushrooms with cooking spray; place in a 15x10x1-in. pan, stem side up. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in spinach until wilted.
Whisk together eggs and salt; add to skillet. Cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains; spoon onto mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, basil.
Health Tip: At about 30 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrates per cap, portobello mushrooms are a low-cal, low-carb way to serve up eggs. Try filling with other combos like cooked sausage, sauce and mozzarella; feta, basil and tomatoes; quinoa, garbanzos and goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts 1 stuffed mushroom: 126 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Dash pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit
1 cup seedless watermelon balls
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
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Directions
Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil.
In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 fruit.
Ingredients
2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 10 ounces)
2/3 cup smoked salmon or lox
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 large eggs, divided use
4 teaspoons drained capers, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill, optional, divided
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Directions
Unroll crusts into two 9-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms; trim edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°.
Line unpricked crusts with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottoms are golden brown, 2-4 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 375°.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan. Add butter and mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly.
Place tart pans on separate baking sheets. Divide onion and mushrooms between crusts; top with salmon and cheese. In a bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 2 teaspoons capers and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; if desired, stir in 1 teaspoon dill. Pour over 1 of the tarts. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second tart.
Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Editor's Note: Tarts may also be prepared in two 9-in. springform pans or pie plates; bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 239 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
Ingredients
1 large apple
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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Directions
Peel and coarsely shred apple; place apple in a colander over a plate. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, sage, garlic, seasonings and apple. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen 2-in. patties. Place patties on waxed-paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. In batches, cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 165°, adding more oil as needed. Freeze option: Place uncooked patties on waxed-paper-lined baking sheets; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pans and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time to 4-5 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts 1 patty: 79 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
10 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
TOPPINGS:
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Place 2 cups cheese, ham, green pepper, onion and tomato in a large bowl; toss to combine. Place 1/2 cup mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, cream, flour and seasonings until blended; pour over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; add toppings.
Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted and a knife inserted in egg portion comes out clean, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing uncovered time to 25-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts 1 enchilada (calculated without olives): 375 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 214mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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