nutritional information

Per Wedge:

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 196 mg
  • Sodium: 897 mg
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
Gluten-Free

Spicy Spinach Frittata

Serves 4

30 minutes or fewer

After mixing, this spicy frittata will look like egg-coated spinach, but it will set in the oven.
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced (2 cups)
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 6 oz. baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup prepared spicy salsa
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, optional
  • ½ avocado, sliced, optional
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro, optional

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush oil over bottom and sides of ovenproof skillet, and heat over medium heat. 
Add onion, cumin, coriander, and salt; sauté 5 minutes.

2. Whisk together eggs and egg whites in bowl. Stir in spinach. Stir egg mixture into onions, then loosen edges with spatula. Transfer pan to oven, and bake 5 minutes. Scatter cheese over top; cool 10 minutes before cutting into 4 wedges. Garnish each serving with 1/4 cup salsa, 2 Tbs. Greek yogurt, 2 slices avocado, and 1 Tbs. cilantro (if using).

March 2012 p.36

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