Vegetable Quiche Cups to Go

This is a great low-carb/low-calorie breakfast that can be made in advance.  You can try the ingredients I used or try it with something you like better.  Maybe try replacing the ham with bacon bits or try broccoli vs spinach, swiss cheese vs cheddar, etc.  Make it your own! Be creative!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups fresh spinach chopped finely (or 1 package of frozen spinach, 10oz thawed & drained)

6 eggs

3 oz shredded cheddar cheese

3 slices chopped deli ham (optional)

1/4 cup chopped pepper (yellow, orange or red)

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped tomato (optional)

3 drops hot sauce

dash of salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS

Line muffin pan with papers.  Spray the papers with non-stick cooking spray.  Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until well blended.  Divide evenly among the muffin cups.  Bake at 350'F for 20-25 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean.  The muffins can be kept in the refrigerator or freezer and reheated in the microwave.

Makes 12 muffins.

recipe adapted from "The South Beach Diet" Book