Frittatas are like omelets, only easier–and they taste great hot, warm or cold. This vegetable-packed version is spiked with flavor and paired with a cool salad of lemony cucumbers and tomatoes with creamy avocado. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner!
Prep Time: 45 mins
Additional Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salad
2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 medium cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 ripe avocado, cubed
2 tablespoons crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
Frittata
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 cups sliced mushrooms (half of a 10-oz. package)
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups baby spinach (half of a 5-oz. bag), chopped 4 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 bunch)
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground pepper 6 large eggs
½ cup nonfat cottage cheese
Directions
Step 1
To prepare salad: Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado. Toss gently to combine and set aside to let the flavors blend.
Step 2
To prepare frittata: Place potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and cover with vented plastic wrap or lid. Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave, covered, until just tender when pierced with a fork, 1 to 3 minutes more.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp. oil in a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring, until they release their liquid, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach, scallions, thyme, and pepper; continue cooking until the spinach has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate to cool. Wipe out the pan.
Step 4
Once the mushroom mixture has cooled, whisk eggs and cottage cheese in a large bowl. Add the cooled mushroom mixture and the potatoes; stir until well blended.
Step 5
Add the remaining 2 tsp. oil to the pan and place over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Quickly pour in the egg mixture. Cook, lifting the edges with a flexible heatproof spatula to allow uncooked egg from the middle to flow underneath, until nearly set, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook until the top is set and no liquid egg remains, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 7
To release the frittata from the pan, run the spatula around the edge, then underneath, until you can slide or lift it out onto a cutting board or serving plate. Cut into wedges. Sprinkle the avocado salad with feta and serve with the frittata.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: Serving Size 1/4 frittata + 1 cup salad
415 calories
total fat 25g
saturated fat 5g
cholesterol 283mg
sodium 620mg
total carbohydrate 30g
dietary fiber 7g
total sugars 7g
protein 19g
vitamin c 36mg
calcium 146mg
iron 3mg
potassium 1041mg
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly, Nut-Free Healthy, Aging, Healthy, Immunity, Low Added Sugar, Soy-Free, Vegetarian, High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie
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