Cheesy Frittata Recipe

Name: Cheesy Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. low-fat margarine; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced zucchini; 2 small plum tomatoes, diced; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute; 1/2 cup 1-percent cottage cheese; 1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk; 3/4 oz. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 tsp. low-fat margarine
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced zucchini
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup 1-percent cottage cheese
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 oz. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Spray 10-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Heat skillet over medium-low heat until hot.
4
Melt margarine in skillet.
5
Add onion, bell pepper and zucchini, and cook until vegetables are lightly browned, for 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Stir in tomatoes, basil and black pepper.
7
Increase heat to medium, and cook until flavors blend, for 3 minutes more, and remove from heat.
8
Combine egg substitute, cottage cheese and milk in blender, and process until smooth.
9
Pour egg mixture over vegetables.
10
Cover, and cook over medium-low heat until bottom is set but top is still slightly runny, about 5 minutes.
11
Place skillet under broiler, and cook until top is set, for 2 to 3 minutes.
12
Sprinkle with cheese, and cook until cheese melts, for 2 to 3 minutes more.
13
Remove from oven, and serve.

168

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. low-fat margarine, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced zucchini, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Frittata

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