Lunch at Home

Bacon and Eggs take on a healthy twist in this tasty salad that will make kids enjoy eating their fresh greens. Poaching the egg and microwaving the bacon reduces calories from frying. Choose a salad mix that includes dark green leafy greens like spinach and romaine lettuce to increase nutrients and flavor.

Ingredients:
• 1 to 2 handfuls mixed salad greens
• 1 teaspoon chopped shallots or onions
• 2 strips of bacon
• 1 egg, poached
• 1 slice of French or Italian bread
• Oil and vinegar salad dressing

Directions:
1. Tear salad greens into bite-sized pieces. Arrange in a shallow bowl.
2. Sprinkle with shallots or onions
3. Microwave (or fry in low-fat cooking spray) bacon strips until done. Place strips on top of salad greens.
4. Toast bread slice with a touch of low-fat butter or olive oil. Cut into small cubes. Sprinkle on top of salad.
5. Poach egg. Place on top of salad.
6. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve warm.

Ingredients:
1/8 cup fresh or canned mushrooms, sliced
1/8 cup bell peppers, diced
1/4 onion
1/8 cup ham, diced
Non-fat cooking spray
1 large flour tortilla
2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce (i.e., Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce) Sprinkle of low-fat mozzarella

Directions
1. Sauté vegetables and ham in a small pan with non-fat cooking spray until soft.
2. Spray tortilla with non-fat cooking spray.
3. Cover tortilla with spaghetti sauce.
4. Top with ham and vegetable mix.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
6. Bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and tortilla becomes crispy.