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zucchini-tomato frittata

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Doris Ware
Poteau, OK

This Recipe Is From My Diabetic Cook Book And I Love Zucchini. I Have Type 2 Diabetes But I Can Still Have Other Foods Too. So Enjoy This Great Dish It For Every One Not Just Diabetic's.Try It You Will Like It.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For zucchini-tomato frittata

  • nonstick olive oil-flavored cooking spray
  • 1 c
    sliced zucchini
  • 1 c
    broccoli florets
  • 1 c
    diced red or yellow bell pepper
  • 3 md
    eggs
  • 5
    egg whites
  • 1/2 c
    1% low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 c
    rehydrated sun dried tomatoes (1 oz dry )
  • 1/2 c
    green onions with tops,chopped
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh basil
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese,paprika (optional)

How To Make zucchini-tomato frittata

  • 1
    you may substitute with colesterol free egg substitute to equal 6 large eggs.
  • 2
    preheat broiler. spray 10-inch ovenproof skillet with cooking spray.
  • 3
    place zucchini,broccoli and bell pepper in skillet. cook and stir over high heat 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • 4
    combine whole eggs,egg whites,cottage cheese,tomatoes,onins,basil and ground red peppers in medium bowl; mix well. pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet.
  • 5
    cook uncovered,gently lifting sides of frittata so uncooked egg flows underneath.cook 7-8 minutes or until frittata is almost firm and golden brown on bottom. remove from heat. sprinkle with parmesan.
  • 6
    broil about 5 inches from heat 3-5 minutes or until golden brown on surface. garnish with paprika, if desired. cut into 4 wedges. serve immediately.
  • 7
    dietary exchanges,1&1/2 lean meat,2&1/2 vegetable.
  • 8
    nutrients per serving.160- cal.cal. from fat-29% total fat 5 g. sat.fat-2g.carb-13g. protein-16 g. chol-163 mg.sodium-305 mg. fiber-3g.

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