Zucchini Tomato Frittata

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
“ ‘Frittata’ is Italian for ‘omelet,’ and this dinner entree is packed full of veggies. Egg substitute and low-fat cheese lighten it up, making for a healthy meal. It’s great for a quick late-night bite.” Kim Sosebee - Cleveland, Georgia
Zucchini Tomato Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1-1/2 cups egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Place tomatoes in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg substitute, cottage cheese, onions, basil, pepper flakes and reserved tomatoes; set aside.
  3. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the zucchini, broccoli and red pepper in oil until tender. Reduce heat; top with reserved egg mixture. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until nearly set.
  4. Uncover skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 138 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.