BASIL-RED PEPPER MUFFINS

Basil-Red Pepper Muffins image

An eye-catching quick bread featuring Mediterranean flavors.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
Beat milk, oil and egg whites in large bowl with fork. Stir in remaining ingreidents just until flour is moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg