Ham, Cheese and Zucchini Breakfast Cups

(Family Features) Mornings can be hectic enough with wake-up calls, preparing for work, getting the kids ready and so many other daily tasks. Add in the need (or desire, at least) for a nutritious breakfast, and starting a new day can feel downright exhausting.

Make your mornings easier with delicious, better-for-you meals you can make ahead of time using simple ingredients like Success Boil-in-Bag Tri-Color Quinoa, which offers a heat-safe, BPA-free and FDA-approved bag and is easily prepared in just 10 minutes. You don’t have to know how to pronounce quinoa to enjoy its light, nutty flavor packed with protein and all nine essential amino acids.

To find more weekday morning solutions using easy-to-make whole grains, visit SuccessRice.com.

Ham, Cheese and Zucchini Breakfast Cups

rep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12

1 bag Success Tri-Color Quinoa
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup diced ham
2 eggs
1/4 cup egg white
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 F.

Coat 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

In large bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, shredded zucchini, diced ham, eggs, egg white, sliced green onion, salt and black pepper. Mix well. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin.

Bake 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

 

Source: Success Rice