Tanner and I don't often get to enjoy the mornings together, because (when I'm on time) I leave for work a good hour before he does. Which is a shame, because we are both morning people, and really enjoy piddling and puttering around the kitchen and TV room together in the morning.
This morning was an exception, because I went in late to work, and I was able to "make" us some Williams-Sonoma croissants (which means I just put them in the oven). We ate together while we chatted about world news, financial planning, literary criticisms, and apple butter vs. raspberry jelly (he's all butter, and I'm all jelly, which sounds like it should be a Beyonce song).
In the past, on normal mornings, I've made my decaf, eaten a bowl of cereal, and left Tanner to fend for himself. Lately, however, I've really been trying to serve Tanner in little ways -- doin sweet little things just to show him I care. I especially like doing things for him in the morning, since he's still snoring away as I leave at the bootie crack of dawn, and we don't have much interaction. Even though we can't enjoy quality time together most mornings, I still want him to start his day off knowing I care. SO, I've been setting his coffee pot each morning so it's brewed at the time he would be getting ready to head out the door, and leaving him something to eat for breakfast.
Lots of times, though, Tanner takes his breakfast with him in the car, because he's running late or because he's not quite hungry yet. So, I leave out a croissant or a toaster pastry or muffins.
Today however, I found some Hungry Girl recipes in my inbox. They're for mini egg casseroles that seem like a super-quick and easy way to prepare a savory breakfast that's just as easy to take on-the-go. It's all in the microwave, which means no pots and pans to clean, and when you're done, you can grab the mug of yummy, warm eggness and head out the door. I'm thinking I can do most of the work, and then leave Tanner a note to microwave for the final 45-60 seconds to set the eggs. Plus, it's a super easy way to make breakfast for two if you and your spouse don't like all the same fixin's in your eggs.
Here are the recipes, below. I'm also curious to know if any of you marrieds have morning routines, and how if they developed and changed over time?
Chicken Fajita Scramble Mug
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 163 calories, 0.75g fat, 583mg sodium, 12g
carbs, 1.25g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 26g protein
Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 oz. cooked skinless lean chicken breast, chopped
1 tsp. dry fajita seasoning mix
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
2 tbsp. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add veggies,
chicken, and fajita seasoning. Stir well to evenly distribute seasoning.
Microwave for 1 - 2 minutes, until veggies have softened.
Add egg substitute and microwave for 1 minute.
Add cheese and gently stir. Microwave for an additional 45 - 60 seconds, until
scramble is just set.
Allow to cool slightly. Top with sour cream.
Denver Omelette in a Mug
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 122 calories, 0.75g fat, 702mg sodium, 6g
carbs, 0.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 21.5g protein
Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tbsp. chopped onion
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1 oz. (about 2 slices) 97 - 98% fat-free ham, chopped
2 tbsp. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add veggies and
microwave for 1 - 2 minutes, until softened.
Blot any excess liquid from veggies. Add egg substitute and microwave for 1
minute.
Add ham and cheese and lightly stir. Microwave for an additional 45 - 60
seconds, until scramble is just set.
Veggie Eggs-plosion Mug
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 130 calories, 2.25g fat, 495mg sodium, 10g
carbs, 2g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 17g protein
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup chopped asparagus
1/4 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
Optional seasonings: black pepper, garlic powder
Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add all veggies and
microwave for 1 - 2 minutes.
Thoroughly blot excess moisture from the veggies. Add egg substitute and
microwave for 1 minute.
Add the cheese wedge, breaking it into pieces. Stir gently, and then
microwave for an additional 45 - 60 seconds, until scramble is just set.
Allow to cool slightly. If you like, season to taste with black pepper and garlic
powder.
These recipes are all courtesy of Hungry Girl. You can find additional egg mug recipes here and here. And, you can sign up for her newsletter, here.
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I like those recipes because they can be made in a mug! Though honestly, does 1/4 c veggies plus 1/4 c whatever, plus everything else really fit in a mug?? Mine must be small. I can't do egg substitutes though--real eggs are too good for you. Think that would work with real ones?
ReplyDeleteAs for routines, they've changed for wherever we live and whatever job Rob has had. Right now, Rob and Saw are watching Wallace and Gromit and I'm doing my morning internet ritual. We all ate breakfast, but not at the same table. Usually in the mornings, it's just me and Saw, but Rob's schedule is varied, so routine is hard. In the past, I tried to make sure I made him lunch and/or breakfast and wrote a note for him to take for the day. The problem is that it's really hard for me to do routine things like that when they're no routine to his schedule. I'd love to start back up again, but I think he'd need to have a job that would help me know--some days I'll make him lunch and then find out he has lunch plans, etc, so I just kind of gave up. :)
Yeah, I think it should all fit. 1/4 is pretty small, and when you cook the veggies in the microwave for the first step, they'll probably shrink down. I didn't have any veggies this morning, but I put in some leftover mushroom noodle casserole (I'm weird). I used real eggs too, and 1/2 cup ends up being 2 eggs.
ReplyDeleteTanner's schedule is unpredictable in the evening. Sometimes he's home before me, other times he works late or goes to Oklahoma with little notice. Knowing you, and all the awesome cooking it sounds like you're always up to, I'm sure you find plenty of ways to let Rob know you care!
The Denver Omelette recipe looks nice, I'll try it.
ReplyDeleteErin, thanks for stopping by! I'd say go for the mushrooms & other additions. My hubby loves all the extras and it does make it a really hearty meal. You could def. add mushrooms to this one. We love bell peppers & onions in a lot of meals too. Add a salad and you're good to go. I don't have to beg my hubby to eat meatless pasta dishes, he loves them.
ReplyDeleteNeat ideas for recipes! I'll have to try 'em out someday. Our morning routines have changed a lot over our 6 years of marriage. They started out with Luke getting up about 3 hours before me to drive to downtown D.C., then me getting up before him in PA just b/c I'm a morning person... now we both get up with little Eve and feed her breakfast, have cereal/granola and talk about life. We generally eat all of our breakfasts and dinners together--I think eating as a family is very important. He is the cook in our family, so I'm eternally grateful for scoring such a wonderful hubby! :-)
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