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Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata

Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata

A low-calorie cheddar zucchini frittata that is quick and easy to prepare.

 

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 eggs or (1 cup egg beaters)
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 oz fresh parsley microgreens
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whip eggs, cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper
  3. Set aside.
  4. In an 8-inch ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over a medium-high fire.
  5. Add zucchini and green onions
  6. Cook 5 to 8 minutes (until tender)
  7. Stir frequently
  8. Pour the whipped eggs over the vegetables
  9. Reduce heat to medium.
  10. As the eggs set, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet
  11. Lift the eggs uncooked portion flows underneath
  12. Continue cooking and lifting edges for another 5 minutes (until mixture is set)
  13. Reduce heat to medium-low to prevent burning
  14. Place the skillet in the oven
  15. Bake for about 5 minutes until the top of the frittata is firm and golden.
  16. Sprinkle with parsley microgreens
  17. Cut into four wedges
  18. Serve warm and enjoy
  • Author: Andrew Neves
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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