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Garden Frittata

Type: Eggs
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons 45mlExtra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlLeeks, white part and 1" of green - washed, and (small)
  Thinly sliced
8   Cauliflower florets - cut small pieces (small)
1/4 cup 59mlFresh mushrooms - quartered
8   Eggs - lightly beaten
2 tablespoons 30mlThinly-sliced basil
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlDried rosemary - crumbled
3 tablespoons 45mlGrated Parmesan cheese
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Heat broiler. Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cauliflower; saute until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, cook 5 minutes, until mushrooms begin to give off liquid. Reduce heat to low.

Pour eggs into skillet, stirring slightly. Add herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until eggs begin to form small curds and set. Add cheese and lightly press into egg mixture with a spatula.

Place skillet under broiler; cook until top is set but not brown, about 1 minute. Cool slightly. To remove frittata whole, tip skillet to one side and use a spatula to loosen edges. Slide onto a serving platter; cut into wedges.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 5 grams

Net Carbs: 4 grams

Fiber: 1 grams

Protein: 10.5 grams

Fat: 15 grams

Calories: 197

Description:

"Unlike a French omelet, which is usually made for one, an Italian frittata can serve several people."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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