Holiday Market Low Fat Frittata (Printable)
Light, fluffy frittata loaded with colorful vegetables and low-fat cheeses, ideal for festive mornings.
# List of ingredients:
→ Eggs & Dairy
01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 3 large egg whites
03 - 1/4 cup low-fat milk
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped
08 - 1 red bell pepper diced
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
10 - 1/2 cup zucchini diced
11 - 2 green onions thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
→ Other
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Whisk together eggs, egg whites, low-fat milk, Parmesan, ricotta, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined and frothy.
03 - Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Add bell pepper and zucchini; sauté for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften.
05 - Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and green onions; cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the skillet. Gently stir to distribute vegetables evenly.
07 - Reduce heat to low and cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes until the edges set.
08 - Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is slightly golden.
09 - Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.
10 - Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ricotta creates these irresistible creamy pockets throughout every slice
- You can prep it the night before and bake it while everyone opens presents
- It stays fluffy for hours so your early risers and late sleepers all get the same perfect texture
02 -
- Do not skip the rest time after baking or the slices will fall apart when you cut them
- A 10-inch skillet is the perfect size—anything larger makes the frittata too thin and anything smaller makes it too thick to cook through
- The center will continue cooking as it rests so remove it from the oven while it still has a slight wobble
03 -
- Whisk the eggs until they are frothy for the loftiest texture
- Use a skillet with a light-colored interior so you can see when the bottom is properly set