Lightened "Mountain Man" Breakfast - Veggie Version

Just in case you aren't a meat eater but still love your eggs!

12 egg whites
1 c no fat cottage cheese
1 green pepper, diced
1 c sliced mushrooms
1/2 c sliced zucchini
1/2 c diced fresh tomatoes
6 black olives, sliced
3 c O Brien Hashbrowns, thawed
1/2 c reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Brown the hashbrowns in a frying pan coated with cooking spray.  Add in mushrooms, pepper, and zucchini.  Saute until veggies are tender.  Combine eggs and cottage cheese and add to pan - scramble around until cooked to desired doneness (is that even a word?).  Then add olives and cheese.  Serve alone or in whole wheat tortillas.

Makes 6 servings

Lightened "Mountain Man" Breakfast - Carnivore version :)

This combo is very filling, packed with protein and great to use in Breakfast Burritos - just wrap it in a Whole Wheat tortilla!

12 egg whites
1 c fat free cottage cheese
2 oz diced ham
1 small package turkey bacon "real" bacon bits
2 cups of O Brien Style hashbrowns, thawed
1/2 c reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Combine egg whites and cottage cheese.  Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray.  Brown the hashbrowns in the pan, then stir in the egg mixture.  Scramble around a bit, then add ham and bacon bits.  Cook until done to your liking. Top with cheese and allow to melt. 

Makes 6 servings.  This works great for breakfast OR dinner!