Low Fat Basil-red Pepper Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup skim milk

1/3 cup olive oil

2 egg whites or

1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped green onions (with

tops)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh or

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 tablespoon sugar

Method

3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Spray 12 medium muffin cups, 2-1/2 X 1-1/4 inches, with nonstick cooking spray.

Beat milk, oil and egg whites in large bowl, using fork.

Stir in remaining ingredients just until flour is moistened.

Divide batter among muffin cups.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Immediately remove muffins from pan.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Place 6 paper baking cups in microwavable muffin ring.

Prepare batter as directed.

Fill each muffin cup with scant 1/4 cup batter.

Microwave uncovered on high 3 to 5 minutes, rotating ring 1/4 turn every minute, until tops are almost dry and wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.

(Parts of muffins may appear slightly moist but will continue to cook while standing.)

Immediately remove muffins from ring.

Let stand uncovered on wire rack 2 minutes.

Repeat with remaining batter.

12 MUFFINS.

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