Trying an Oldie but Goodie...

In an attempt to have healthy snacks on hand, I have come to realize that I will have to cook occasionally.  Though, I dislike cooking, over the years, I have come to find easy to make recipes that don't take too much effort or time.  This morning, while I am home alone with my son, who is playing with toys with Cat in the Hat Knows Alot About That and Dinosaur Train on in the background, I am going to make "Vegetable Quiche Cups to Go" which is a recipe I got from the South Beach Diet book.

Recipe ingredients and instructions are:

1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach
3/4 cup liquid egg substitute (or 6 eggs)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
1/4 cup diced onions
3 drops hot-pepper sauce (optional)

Microwave the spinach for 2 1/2 minutes on high.  Drain the excess liquid.
Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups.  Spray the cups with cooking spray.
Combine the egg substitute (eggs), cheese, peppers, onions, and spinach in a bowl.  Mix well.
Divide evenly among the muffin cups.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean

Quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave.  Any combination of appropriate vegetables and reduced-fat cheese may be used

Serves 6

Nutrition at a Glance (Per serving):  77 calories, 9 g protein, 3 g Carbs, 3 g Fat, 2 g saturated fats, 160 mg sodium, 10 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber

So while my kid is hopefully occupying himself, I will be making this for healthy snacks to eat for a few days.  Here's a picture of the completed product.

Once Preston goes down for his nap, I will be cleaning the house from top to bottom because my in-laws will be coming to stay with us for a while starting tomorrow, Sunday.

It's just Preston and I for most of the day.  I'm hoping it is not too windy out today so we can go for a nice walk around town.  The roads might still be slushy, but we'll brave them anyway.  And I'll remember to bring my small camera this time so I can take a picture of something I find interesting or inspirational.  The whole point in buying the heavy duty stroller was because we knew the roads are crappy here.  Better put it to good use.

This is what most of the street corners look like throughout Fairfield

My picture of something interesting and inspirational.  I was inspired to get creative while taking my kid for a walk, since most of the roads are like the picture above.