Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Zucchini Hash Browns

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shredded raw zucchini (3 Greens)
1 tbsp chopped onion (1 Condiment)
1 egg (1/3 Lean)
1/8 tsp garlic salt (1/2 Condiment)
1/4 tsp pepper (1/2 Condiment)
1 tbsp light butter (1 Healthy Fat)

Directions:
Grate the zucchini into a colander. Squeeze out any excess water. Add the onion, egg, garlic salt, and pepper to the zucchini. Mix well. Melt half of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Form 3 to 4 small thin patties in a skillet (half of mixture). Cook for about 6 to 8 min, turning once. Remove from pan and set aside. Add 3 to 4 more patties and cook until done.

Makes 1 Serving
Each serving provides
1/3 Lean, 3 Greens, 3 Condiments and 1 Healthy Fat per Serving
Serve with 2/3 Leaner or Leanest Lean Option

Some 2/3 Lean or Leaner Options:
1 whole egg plus 4 egg whites
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
4 Morning Star Farms Veggie Sausage Links
2 Morning Star Farms Veggie Sausage Patties
4 ounces grilled chicken breasts
4.6 ounces grilled shrimp (add 1 more Healthy Fat)
1 1/3 cup liquid egg whites or egg beaters (add 1 more Healthy Fat)