Zucchini Tomato Frittata

Name: Zucchini Tomato Frittata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

“ ‘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

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

Place tomatoes in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg substitute, cottage cheese, onions, basil, pepper flakes and reserved tomatoes; set aside.
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.
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.

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Vicki

Oct 16, 2019

So simple!
bonito15

Jan 15, 2017

This is so full of great flavors and is so colorful when it comes out - I have made this twice now and like it better every time .