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Cost/Serving: $0.88
Yield: [2 servings] / Serving Size = 1 omelet
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 Tablespoons chopped onion
2 teaspoons butter
3 eggs, scrambled
½ cup fully cooked chopped low sodium ham
1 Tablespoon lowfat milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1, Combine green pepper, onion, and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes.
2. Stir in eggs, ham, milk, and seasoning. Pour into two small, oiled saucers.
3. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Push cooked eggs toward the center of dish and continue cooking an additional 2 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165° on a food thermometer.
4. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Tip: Add whole wheat toast and fresh or canned fruit or a fruit smoothie to round out your meal.

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