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Vegetarian breakfast patties create a satisfying casserole that doesn't pack on pounds.
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes plus standing
You Will Need
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
12 egg whites
6 eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 package (8 ounces) frozen vegetarian breakfast sausage patties, thawed and crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
What to Do
1. In a small nonstick skillet, sauté onion and peppers in oil until tender. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, eggs and milk. Stir in hash browns, cheese, crumbled sausage, salt, pepper and onion mixture.
2. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Serves 8
Nutrition facts: 1 piece equals 256 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 170 mg cholesterol, 733 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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