Garden Frittata

  Breakfast

I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy to make because you don't have to fuss with a crust. Give it different twist by trying it with whatever veggies you have on hand.

Garden Frittata

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the squash, zucchini and onion. Cover and microwave on high for 7-9 minutes or until the vegetables are tender; drain well.
  • 2. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Top with the mozzarella, tomato and feta cheese.
  • 3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over the cheese and tomato layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • 4. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 161 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 494mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.

Tags