Green Tea, Jalapeno and Turkey Bacon Corn Bread

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup green tea leaves, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon green tea powder

• 4 slices turkey bacon

• 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1 cup organic flour

• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1 egg

• 3/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt

• 3/4 cup skim milk

• 1/4 cup low-fat margarine, melted

• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Prep Time: 20 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook turkey bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels. Pour 2 tablespoons turkey bacon drippings into 9 inch cast iron skillet or 9 inch square baking pan. Crumble turkey bacon into small bowl; add green tea leaves and japapeno peppers.

Combine cornmeal, organic flour, matcha, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt in bowl. Beat off slightly in medium bowl; add non-fat plain yogurt and whisk until smooth. Whisk in skim milk and low-fat margerine. pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in turkey bacon mixture. Pour into skillet; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into wedges or squares; serve hot.