Week 2

This week has only just begun but I am happy to say I have been on a better path with exercise. Monday I did an hour of Zumba using the Step by Step & Activate Dvd's from my Zumba Exhilarate DVD set. Today, Tuesday I did 30 minutes of Zumba using the Activate Dvd and about 40 minutes of stretching and yoga. I have also been eating a little better, for breakfast the last to mornings I ate a homemade broccoli quiche. I have adapted the quiche from a few different recipes I have seen, kind of combining and adding different pieces from different recipes.

My Crustless Quiche Recipe:

4 large eggs

4 large egg whites (1 cup if you use the prepared whites)

1 1/2 -2 cups of broccoli crowns

1 cup of low fat milk ( I use Lactaid Non-fat)

1/2 cup red onion chopped

1 tbsp flour

1 tsp of ground mustard powder

1 tsp of salt

2 tsp garlic powder

cooking spray or coconut oil

I lightly saute the onion in a frying pan with a quick spritz of cooking spray or a teaspoon of coconut oil for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. While the onions saute, microwave the broccoli according to package instructions (normally add a few teaspoons of water & microwave for 4 minutes). While broccoli cooks combine the eggs, egg whites and milk in a bowl. Beat ingredients together with salt, mustard powder, flour & garlic. Add broccoli and onions and stir. Coat round quiche pan with cooking spray, and then carefully add mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until center is firm.

I have also made this with a 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese OR 2 oz of provolone cheese when my hubby requests it, you can add your favorite low fat cheese if you would like.

The recipe makes 8 servings.

*If you would like to add a crust to your quiche I would recommend using quinoa. I would cook 1/2 cup quinoa in 1 cup of water (or 1/2 c water 1/2 veggies stock). Depending on the quinoa you use you may need to boil the liquid first then add the quinoa until it boils then lower to a simmer or low heat for about 10-15 minutes or until liquid is cooked out. Lay the quinoa in the bottom of your quiche dish after spraying, and then add mixture as explained above. 

Spiced Up Eggs

On the weekends I have a lot more time for planning and cooking, so I ended up making eggs. I have heard adding spice to anything and everything you eat is a good way to boost your metabolism so I thought I would give it a try. I normally sprinkle some garlic powder and salt on my eggs while they are frying, and then slather them in cheese. Since I'm trying to cut back on the amount of cheese I eat (I had it at almost every meal and in between) I used about a teaspoon of parmesan cheese.
To kick it up a little in the spice department I thought I would try something new.

Yesterday I made my normal eggs with garlic powder, and then added about a teaspoon of paprika. I just sprinkled some ground paprika on the entire egg after lightly salting. I didn't really taste much difference, they were a little more colorful but the taste was the same.  Today, I added ground mustard powder. I figured mustard powder is spicy, and it goes well with eggs since it is normally used in deviled eggs. The mustard powder did add spice and flavored, it was much better then the paprika I thought about combining them next weekend. If I do I think I'll leave out the parmesan cheese and just do the eggs with garlic powder, light salt, teaspoon of mustard powder and a teaspoon of paprika.

Any suggestions on different spices to add to kick up my eggs with out killing my mouth?