RED PEPPER FRITTATA
This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
2 tsp. olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 Red Peppers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups egg substitute
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
Black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
In a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat, warm 1 tsp. oil.
Add the red peppers, celery, onions, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl lightly whisk together the egg whites, parsley, oregano and black pepper.
Stir in the vegetable mixture.
In the same frying pan over medium heat warm the remaining 1 tsp. oil.
Add the egg mixture and cook until brown around the edges.
Cover the pan and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
Sprinkle the frittata with the Parmesan.
Place the pan about 5” from the heat and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve cut into wedges.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 77; Fat, 2.8g; Fiber, 8g; Cholesterol, 1mg; Sodium, 153 mg; percent calories from fat, 33%.
Recipe provided by Prevention Magazine.
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