Fry Your Spinach
Spinach makes great frittatas. Try serving this one with freshly steamed carrots, cauliflower or broccoli for a colorful presentation.
But washing spinach is a chore, one I do only when I have plenty of time. Otherwise, I buy bags of ready-washed spinach. Then all I have to do is remove any tough stems before using it.
To hold down fat and calories, I use a nonstick spray for cooking. I also use egg substitutes to keep cholesterol in check. This recipe includes a touch of butter to give flavor and a golden brown color to the dish.
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Spinach Frittata
Active Work Time: 15 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes * Vegetarian
1 1/2 cups egg substitute (equivalent to 6 eggs)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
2 teaspoons butter
1 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10-ounce) bag spinach leaves, chopped
Chopped tomato, for garnish
* Beat egg substitute or eggs in bowl with wire whisk. Beat in cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
* Lightly spray nonstick 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add butter and melt over low heat. Increase heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chopped spinach to skillet, stirring until spinach is totally wilted. Saute spinach about 1 minute. Pour beaten egg mixture over spinach.
* As edges of egg mixture begin to set, tilt pan and lift outer edges so uncooked egg can run under. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until frittata is golden brown on bottom and almost set on top, 4 to 5 minutes. Put large plate over top of skillet and carefully invert frittata. Slide frittata back into skillet, uncooked-side down. Cook until bottom is set, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to serving platter. Garnish with chopped tomato.
3 to 4 servings. Each of 4 servings: 114 calories; 604 mg sodium; 10 mg cholesterol; 4 grams fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 13 grams protein; 0.88 gram fiber.