Ricotta `Muffins' - 2g Carbs
From: www.diabeteshealth.
Gerri French, MS/RD, CDE
May 2005
Try these "muffins" for breakfast or a snack or share them with your
mom for a mother's day treat over a cup of afternoon tea. Unlike most
regular muffins, they contain significant protein and are made without
flour.
Once you taste them, they will most likely become a household favorite.
They can be baked in advance and frozen until serving time, although
the texture will change slightly.
Makes 12 regular-sized muffins
Nonstick cooking spray
8 large eggs
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup minced green onion OR chopped green chilies OR
a combination of both
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp grated parmesan or Romano cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray the bottom and
sides of 12 muffin cups with the cooking spray.
2. Combine the eggs, ricotta and salt in a blender, or whip with a
beater until smooth. Stir in the green onion or chilies and pepper.
3. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove tray from the oven and sprinkle
the top of each muffin with a little grated cheese. Bake for another
10 minutes or until the tops are puffy, golden and just barely firm
to the touch.
4. Remove the pans from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pans
for about 5 minutes. Muffins will deflate a bit while cooling. Run a
knife around the edges of each muffin and remove them from the pan.
Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Serving Size: one muffin
Nutrition per Serving:
90 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 2.5g Saturated Fat,
2g Total Carbs, 7g Protein
Serving Suggestion:
* Fresh or dried herbs and spices can be added to create wonderful
flavors. Crush dried herbs before using. If you use fresh herbs, first
remove any woody stems, then rinse and dry them delicately before using.
* Eggs enjoy the company of chives, dill, rosemary, thyme, tarragon,
basil, parsley, chervil or anise.
* Sliced olives, sauteed mushrooms and raw or roasted red peppers are
all good additions.
* Sun-dried tomatoes rehydrated in a little water are another flavorful
choice.
* Try adding crumbled turkey bacon, "veggie" bacon or soy bacon-flavored
bits.
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