A frittata is an open-faced omelet which makes it super easy to cook! No flipping is required until you transfer it out of the skillet and on to a round serving plate.
Frittatas were originally an Italian breakfast creation using leftovers from the previous night’s dinner. The featured ingredients here are asparagus and bell pepper and in this recipe, I use some of my favorite spices of cumin, turmeric, and cardamom. However, you can use whatever vegetables you like! Some previous versions I have made include using broccoli florets, green onion instead of white onion, diced fresh tomatoes, chopped green beans, squash, mushrooms, and sometimes corn – organic corn! Equally, other herbs that work well are basil, mint (another favorite of mine), and fresh thyme which are versatile ingredients that add delicious flavor.
I don’t eat much cheese anymore and recommend the same to you because of the mucus and digestive interference it can cause, however, if you insist on adding a little cheese, parmesan cheese is a good choice or you can use feta or goat cheese. About a 1/4 cup is more than enough, in fact, 2 tablespoons will do. But, it really does not need cheese, so skip it – for the health benefits and the unnecessary fat and calories.
Nutrition:
Serving size: 1/8 of the frittata (1 slice of 8)
Calories: 76
Fat: 5.2g
Saturated fat: 1.9g
Cholesterol: 166mg
Sodium: 62mg
Potassium: 98mg
Carbohydrates: 1.7g
Sugars: 1.0g
Protein: 5.8g
NOTE: This recipe is does not provide a huge source of fiber. It is, however, high in the minerals of phosphorus which helps build strong bones and teeth, and selenium which helps prevent cell damage from free radicals and regulates the thyroid. Important to note is that eggs are high in the micronutrient, choline. Choline plays a key role in the body by metabolizing the liver and also contributing to brain health among other essential body functions. Other foods high in choline: shrimp, tuna, salmon, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
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