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Cooking at Home - Broccoli-Cheddar Frittata

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Close up view of a Broccoli-Cheddar Frittata with a slice removed

Makes: 6 Servings

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

This egg dish provides a quarter cup serving of vegetables during breakfast and uses reduced-fat cheddar cheese and non-fat milk to limit fat. Prep and cook in about 30 minutes makes this recipe an easy breakfast for both the weekday or the weekend.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10-oz) frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup nonfat or low-fat milk
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Combine broccoli, carrot (if desired), and water in 10-inch nonstick skillet.
  2. Cook over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally to break up broccoli, about 10 minutes; drain well.
  3. Beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper in large bowl until blended.
  4. Add broccoli mixture, cheese, and green onion; mix well.
  5. Coat same skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until eggs are almost set, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Cover and let stand until eggs are completely set and no visible liquid egg remains, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Notes

  • Broil option: After removing from heat, frittata can be broiled, 6 inches from heat until eggs are completely set and no visible liquid egg remains, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Three ways to serve a frittata: Serve wedges right from pan, slide uncut frittata topside-up onto platter, or invert it onto platter to show its nicely-browned bottom.
  • Materials: You will ne a 10-inch skillet, large bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing spoon, and a sharp knife.

Source: Meeting Your MyPlate Goals on a Budget, MyPlate National Strategic Partners Toolkit

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe 

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories162
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Cholesterol285 mg
Sodium505 mg
Carbohydrates5 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars2 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein14 g
Vitamin D2 mcg
Calcium174 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium218 mg