Vegetable Frittata

Dr. Emily Foster

By Dr. Emily Foster

This is a great dish to serve to company. It serves 8 as a main dish, or more if you cut it into small cubes and use it as an appetizer.

This Recipe Serves 8

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 medium zucchini, sliced very thin
4 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup spinach leaves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
12 egg whites
4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes
Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Dash kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prep a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan and add garlic and onion. Cook until onion is soft, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the zucchini and sauté for another 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes and the spinach leaves, cooking for 2 minutes, then add the basil, parsley, and rosemary. Continue cooking until the herbs and spinach are wilted.
  6. Combine egg whites, cooked vegetables, and the cheese in a bowl. Add salt and pepper if desired.
  7. Pour the mixture into the casserole and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the frittata is set. Cool before serving.

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat

Source: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/

AUTHOR

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster is Holistic Health Expert & Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in the health care industry, Dr. Foster has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to take control of their health through natural and lifestyle-based approaches. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Foster is passionate about educating the public on the benefits of natural health and sustainable living. Dr. Foster has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and popular health magazines. She is a regular columnist for "Health and Wellness Today" and has been featured in "Natural Living Magazine," "Diabetes Care Journal," and "Nutrition and Health Review."