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Farmstand Frittata

Red bell pepper and broccoli are a nutritious duo that combine in this frittata to provide half the Recommended Dietary Allowance of vitamin A and more than twice the RDA of vitamin C.

Type: Eggs
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Nonstick cooking spray - as needed
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozChopped onion
1 cup 237mlRed bell pepper - seeded, and (medium)
  Cut into thin strips
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozBroccoli florets - blanched, drained
1 cup 237mlCooked quartered unpeeled red potatoes
6   Egg whites
1 cup 198g / 7ozCholesterol-free egg substitute
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozShredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese - (2 oz)

Recipe Instructions

Spray large nonstick ovenproof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Add broccoli and potatoes; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

Whisk together egg whites, egg substitute, parsley, salt and black pepper in medium bowl.

Spread vegetables into even layer in skillet. Pour egg white mixture over vegetables; cover and cook over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until egg mixture is set.

Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Top fritatta with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat 1 minute or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Cut into wedges.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch, 2 Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 163; Calories from Fat 12%; Total Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 17g; Carbohydrates 19g; Cholesterol 8mg; Sodium 686mg; Dietary Fiber 2g.

Source:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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