Southwestern Frittata Recipe

Name: Southwestern Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 2/3 cup red onion, chopped; 2/3 cup sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 cup fresh whole kernel corn or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 4 eggs; 6 egg whites; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 1 pinch ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter
2/3 cup red onion, chopped
2/3 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh whole kernel corn or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 eggs
6 egg whites
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 pinch ground black pepper

1
Coat a large (oven usable) skillet with no-stick spray.
2
Add the butter and melt over medium heat.
3
Add the onions and red peppers; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
4
Add the corn and jalapeno peppers; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
5
In a small bowl, lightly beat together the eggs, egg whites, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
6
Add to the pan and swirl to evenly distribute the mixture.
7
Cook for 5 minutes, gently lifting the egg mixture from the sides of the pan with a spatula as it becomes set.
8
Cook until the eggs are set on the bottom but still moist on the top.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Broil for 1 minute, or until the top is golden.
11
Use a spatula to loosen the frittata from the skillet and slide it onto a serving plate.
12
Cut into wedges to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter, 2/3 cup red onion, chopped, 2/3 cup sweet red pepper, chopped, 1 cup fresh whole kernel corn or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, and more.

Yes, Southwestern 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.

Southwestern Frittata

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