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Breakfast~~~
Egg n' Bacon Sandwiches-- Tast of Home

2 Servings

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

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Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon fat-free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 slices Canadian bacon (1/2 ounce each)
• 1 English muffin, split and toasted
• 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Divide between two 10-oz. microwave-safe custard cups coated with cooking spray. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds. Stir; microwave 20-25 seconds longer or until center of egg is almost set.
• Place a slice of bacon on each muffin half; top with egg and sprinkle with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, for 10-13 seconds or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 20-30 seconds before serving. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 sandwich equals 179 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 223 mg cholesterol, 673 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.

Egg 'n' Bacon Sandwiches published in Light & Tasty February/March 2006, p6

Dinner~~~

12 Servings

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours

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Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
• Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce, optional

Directions

• Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
• Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Stir in corn and salsa.
• Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve in tortillas with sour cream, cheese and lettuce if desired. Yield: 12 tacos.

Nutrition Facts: 1 taco (prepared with fat-free tortillas; calculated without sour cream and cheese) equals 148 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.

Lime Chicken Tacos published in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006, p12