Fluffy Cheese & Greens Fritata

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 t. olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 1/2 c. mushrooms, chopped1 1/2 c. asparagus, cut into 1-1 1/2 inch lengths1/4 c. water3 large eggs1/2 c. part-skim ricotta3 T. grated parmesan1/2 t. salt1/4 t. pepper4 large egg whites
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet, that is oven safe, over medium heat. Add onions and mushroom, cook, stirring until veggies begin to brown. Add water and asparagus and cook until veggies are tender and liquid has evaporated. Remove pan from heat.
Meanwhile, whisk eggs, ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. With an electric mixer on medium, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry in another large bowl. With a rubber spatula, gently fold beaten egg whites into egg mixture. Gently fold egg mixture into vegetables in skillet.
Bake until center of frittata is set, about 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Cut and serve.

Serving Size: makes 2 healthy portions

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JREDGERTON.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 345.8
  • Total Fat: 19.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 302.5 mg
  • Sodium: 437.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 31.8 g

Member Reviews
  • JESSEBUNNIES
    Very good! I didn't have any mushrooms so I added a tomato and it turned out wonderful. Splitting the portions into 4 was perfect. Very filling. Going to try freezing the rest of the portions for later. Thanks for the delicious recipe! - 9/1/12