Today's Tip: Breakfast Sandwich - Quick & Easy!

Since yesterday's post was on what to drink with your breakfast, I thought today I'd share a quick & tasty breakfast sandwich to go with your beverage. Now if you are at Starbuck's getting your once-a-week Pumpkin-Spiced Latte (with nonfat milk and no whip, remember), you can also pick up one of their breakfast sandwiches.  But what about those days when you aren't stopping at Starbucks? Here's an idea...

Cheesy Veggie-Boosted Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped spinach leaves
1 tbsp. finely chopped red onion (optional)
2 egg whites, beaten

1 slice Canadian Bacon
One 100-calorie whole grain flat sandwich thin (like Orowheat or Sara Lee), toasted
1 slice ultra-thin Sargento Swiss cheese

 

Directions:
Spray a medium microwave-safe bowl with nonstick spray (one that is about the size of the sandwich bun). Microwave spinach and onion for 1 minute on medium heat, or until spinach has wilted. Blot away excess moisture.

Add beaten egg whites and stir well. Microwave for 45 seconds on medium-high power. Gently stir, and microwave for 30-45 more seconds or until egg is set.

 

Place the bottom half of the bun on a plate. Top with egg patty, followed by cheese and canadian bacon. Top with the other half of the bun.  Either microwave for a few seconds to melt the cheese, or put in oven for a few minutes until heated through.

 

MAKES 1 SERVING

 

Some modifications!

 

1) You can use 1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute instead of egg whites if desired. 

2) My kids like this with frozen whole grain waffles instead of bread.  Toast the waffles briefly just as you would the bread.