Scrambled Eggs in Crisp Potato Skins

Yields 6 servings.
153 calories per serving.
Recipe from Diabetic Meals - in 30 Minutes Or Less!

These are pretty quick to make & really tasty in the morning. This morning, we all had hangovers so potatoes along with the scrambled eggs were a nice little cushion. Hangover food the healthy way, as it were.

INGREDIENTS
Pam
1/2 c red & green peppers, diced
5 eggs
2 tbsp low-fat cream cheese
3 large potatoes, cut in half & scooped out
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
paprika

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400.
Place potatoes on a baking sheet.
Brush with oil & dust with paprika.
Bake for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, place a skillet over medium heat & spray with cooking spray.
Add peppers & saute for 5 minutes.
Add eggs & cook for 5 more minutes until set.
Add cream cheese & blend well.

Pile eggs into potato shells & dust tops with paprika.

Bacon Hash Brown Bake

Recipe from Taste of Home dot com.

Yields 6 servings.
98.3 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS


2 potatoes, cooked & grated
8 strips of center cut bacon, cook & crumbled
1/2 c skim milk
1/3 c onion, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp reduced-fat margarine, melted
1/2 tsp paprika



DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350.

In a bowl combine potatoes, bacon, milk, onion, salt, pepper, & garlic powder.
Transfer to a greased 9-inch baking pan.
Drizzle with margarine & sprinkle with paprika.

Bake for 35 - 45 minutes.

Baked Ziti

Recipe from here with a few alterations.

Serving Size: 1/8th
Calories: 331.9 per serving

INGREDIENTS


16oz whole wheat pasta [I used penne because I couldnt find whole wheat ziti]
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 tsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic,minced
1 tsp oregano
2 tbsp basil
salt & fresh pepper to taste
8 oz fat-free ricotta
1/4 cup Parmesan
2 cups part skim mozzarella
Spray olive oil



DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375.
Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil spray.
Cook pasta according to instructions until al dente.
Drain & return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, add olive oil and sauté garlic.
Add salt/pepper & chopped tomatoes.
Season with basil & oregano.

Add sauce to the pasta and combine.
Add half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, & ricotta. Mix well.
Transfer to the baking pan & spread evenly.
Top with the remaining mozzarella.

Bake for 30 minutes.