My Mission:

I love cooking. I love baking. I feel like it's a wonderful outlet for my creativity and a way to warm the hearts of my loved ones. Days spent in my kitchen with my apron on and flour in my hair are my favorite days.
However- having struggled with my weight my whole life I've learned how to modify recipes for years. Now on Weight Watchers- I still cook delicious foods for my husband but I have tricks to shave off lots of fat and calories!
Allow me to share....

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Zucchini and turkey bacon mini frittatas...0-1 Point!!!!

Ok I made these for my girls night party... they were good! But I didn't figure out WW points until just now! Oh my goodness! 1 = 0 pts 2-4 = 1 pt! Want the recipe??






1 small sweet onion chopped very fine
1 small or 1/2 large zucchini shredded
3 slices of Trader Joe's turkey bacon, chopped, cooked and set aside
2-3 TBS chopped fresh basil
1/2 C. of fat free or reduced fat cheddar cheese
6 egg whites
1 whole egg
dried thyme and ground pepper to taste






Pre-heat your oven to 350. After sauteing your turkey bacon and putting it in a bowl, use the same saute pan (coated in some cooking spray or olive oil if you aren't watching your fat) to gently cook your onions and zucchini. When the onions are soft and translucent take them off the heat and toss in the bowl with the turkey bacon. Add your basil, thyme and pepper. Crack your eggs in a separate bowl and gently whisk. Add your cheese and then the cooled veggie and meat mixture. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. I have a 24 cup mini muffin pan but if you have 2 12 cup pans that's fine too. I suppose you could use a regular muffin pan if you didn't have the mini but it would of course effect your cooking time and point value.
There should be exactly enough for 24 mini muffins. Fill each cup with an even amount- about 2/3 full but you can always go back and add more if you have leftovers- it's harder to take it away! Then bake for about 20 mins. As long as the center isn't jiggly you're good! Cook these just before you're ready to serve them! I actually made the mix the night before and chilled it until it was time for my guests to arrive. Better to serve eggs hot... don't you think??

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