Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata

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This frittata is made with cheddar cheese and zucchini and is quick and easy to prepare. With just 115 calories per serving, this is a guilt free meal.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed or 4 eggs

  • ½ cup finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 12 ounces zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced

  • 4 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, half of the parsley, the pepper and salt. Set aside.

  2. In a 9- to 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and green onions; cook 5 to 8 minutes or just until tender, stirring frequently.

  3. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Reduce heat to medium. As mixture sets, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet, lifting egg mixture so uncooked portion flows underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges about 5 minutes or until egg mixture is almost set (surface will be moist). Reduce heat as necessary to prevent overbrowning.

  4. Place the skillet in the oven. Bake about 5 minutes or until the frittata is firm and the top is golden. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Cut into wedges. Serve warm.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

115 Calories
6g Fat
6g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/4 of the frittata
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g 22%
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 1382IU 28%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Folate 37mcg 9%
Sodium 321mg 14%
Calcium 148mg 11%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Potassium 384mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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