Breakfast Frittata Muffins - Egg Cups

These egg cups store for a week in the refrig and heat up easily in the microwave for a quick breakfast. 

8 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup cheese. shredded Cheddar, Feta or shredded Swiss works great. Pick your favorite cheese. 
1 cup frozen spinach thawed with water pressed out
1/2 roasted red pepper, diced 
4 oz sliced ham or prosciutto or more to taste 
Salt and pepper to taste 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 12-c muffin tin with non stick spray.

Beat eggs, milk  salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir in cheese, spinach and roasted peppers. 

Add strips of the ham or prosciutto to the bottom of the greased muffin cups. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake 20-25 min. or until just set in the center. 

Cook on racks. Remove from cups and serve warm or store for another day. Warm up in a microwave. 30 seconds for one 45 seconds for two! Enjoy. 

Couscous with Herbs and Lemon

Original: Epicurious

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

¾ cup water

1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth

1 (10 oz) box couscous

½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

½ cup finely chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or to taste

1. Cook onion in 1 tbsp oil in a 2 to 3 quart heavy saucepan over moderate heart, stirring occasionally until golden
2. Add garlic and cook, stirring 30 seconds.
3. Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in couscous, then cover and remove from heat.
5. Let couscous stand, covered, for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
6. Stir in herbs, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon of oil, and salt and pepper to taste.