TUNA OR SALMON MUFFINS

2 6-ounce cans tuna or salmon, drained well

2 eggs

1/4 cup celery, chopped fine, 1 ounce

2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine, 1/2 ounce

1/4 cup green pepper, minced, 1 ounce

2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Salt and pepper, to taste

Pinch Old Bay seasoning

Mix all of the ingredients and spoon into 6 well-greased muffin cups. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes until puffed, set and lightly browned around the edges.

Makes 6 servings

Can be frozen

Per Serving: 109 Calories; 8g Fat; 12g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1g Net Carbs

I serve these with Tartar Sauce or Chipotle Mayo. They are also really good topped with sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms, then a bit of the Chipotle Mayo. Click the photo to see a close-up.

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TUNA OR SALMON MUFFINS

Three 6 ounce cans tuna or salmon, well-drained

3 eggs

1 stalk celery, chopped fine

1/2 medium green pepper, chopped fine, 2 1/4 ounces

3 tablespoons onion, chopped fine, 2 ounces

1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Mix all of the ingredients and spoon into 12 well-greased muffin cups. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes until puffed, set and lightly browned around the edges.

Makes 12 servings

Can be frozen

Per Serving: 109 Calories; 8g Fat; 12g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1g Net Carbs