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Light Farmhouse Walnut Frittata
Light Farmhouse Walnut Frittata

What's a frittata? It's basically a quiche without the crust. You can vary the recipe by using different vegetables and herbs. Try zucchini and basil for an Italian version.

  • Servings: 4
  • Prep Time: 15m
  • Cook Time: 10m
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Low Calorie Vegetarian Quick
Ingredients

1/3 cup each julienne yellow, red and green peppers

1/3 cup chopped scallions

1/2 cup chopped California walnuts

6 eggs

2 Tbsps nonfat yogurt

1 Tbsp Asiago or Parmesan cheese

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a medium oven-proof skillet with nonstick cooking spray.  Over medium heat, sauté peppers, scallions and walnuts in skillet until vegetables are soft.
  3. Beat eggs, add yogurt and pour mixture over vegetables in skillet.  Stir and cook over medium heat until eggs begin to set.
  4. Sprinkle cheese over top of frittata and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are well set.
  5. Cut into wedges and serve.  Serves 4.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200
  • Total Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 248 mg
  • Sodium: 102 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 10 g