Cheesy Frittata - South Beach Recipe

Name: Cheesy Frittata - South Beach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices turkey bacon; 2 teaspoons margarine spread (like Smart Balance); 1/2 cup sliced onion; 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup sliced zucchini; 2 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute; 1/2 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese; 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1 ounce lowfat mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 slices turkey bacon
2 teaspoons margarine spread (like Smart Balance)
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 ounce lowfat mozzarella cheese

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["Cook turkey bacon per directions on package until crisp. Set aside. Crumble when cool.", "Coat an ovenproof 10"" skillet with cooking spray. Melt the spread in the skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini, and saute over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, 2 - 3 minutes.", "Add the tomatoes, basil, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until the flavors are blended, 2 - 3 minutes, and remove from the heat.", "Preheat the broiler.", "In a blender, combine the egg substitute, cottage cheese, and milk and process until smooth.", "Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and return to the heat source. Sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon over the top. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the bottom is set and the top is still slightly wet.", "Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until the top is set - 2-3 minutes.", "Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until the cheese melts.", "Serve while hot."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices turkey bacon, 2 teaspoons margarine spread (like Smart Balance), 1/2 cup sliced onion, 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Frittata - South Beach 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Frittata - South Beach

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Variations & substitutions

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