ARTA Wellness Diabetes Volume | Page 44

Spinach, Mushroom, Egg, and Ham Cups These egg and ham cups are absolutely delicious and satisfying. They are also much better for your blood glucose than a bowl of sugary cereal. As an added bonus, you get some veggies in this low-carb breakfast too. Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients • Cooking spray • 5 eggs • 8 slices deli-style smoked ham (½ oz each) • ⅛ tsp fresh ground black pepper • 2 tsp olive oil • ⅓ cup reduced-fat, shredded cheese (optional) • ½ cup mushrooms, diced • 1 cup baby spinach, chopped Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. 2. Line 8 of the muffin cups with a slice of ham. 3. Add the oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for another 3 minutes. Set the vegetables aside to cool. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, spinach and mushrooms, pepper, and cheese (optional). 5. Carefully fill the 8 muffin cups (lined with ham) with the egg mixture until ⅔ full (avoid letting the eggs drip underneath the ham slices). 6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes. Use a knife around the edges to loosen the ham and egg cups. Use a fork to scoop out each cup. 40