Any type of broccoli can be used in this recipe, but we like the play of classic Italian flavors that slightly bitter broccoli raab brings to the dish. Extra egg whites keep the frittata light and lower in cholesterol.
YIELD: SERVES 4
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 small orange bell pepper, chopped, optional
1 Tbs. chopped oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes
1 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary
2 cups chopped broccoli raab
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
5 large egg whites
3 large whole eggs
¾ cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
- Preheat broiler. Coat 10-inch ovenproof skillet with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper (if using), sun-dried tomatoes, and rosemary; sauté 10 minutes. Add broccoli raab and garlic, and cook 10 minutes more.
- Whisk together egg whites, eggs, and ⅓ cup water in bowl. Stir in cheese.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet, and cook 2 minutes, using rubber spatula to gently pull edges of frittata in toward center of skillet so uncooked egg can flow onto pan surface. When egg mixture has nearly set, place skillet under broiler 2 minutes, or until top is set and has puffed and browned slightly. Let stand 5 minutes, then run spatula around edges, and slice into wedges.
GLUTEN-FREE
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calories: 229
Protein: 17 g
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Cholesterol: 158 mg
Sodium: 175 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
