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Zucchini Frittata

Bursting with Italian flavor, this frittata is equally at home at brunch or dinner.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1 wedge per serving

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola or corn oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
3 medium green onions, sliced
1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added tomatoes, drained
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 large egg whites or 3/4 cup egg substitute, whites whisked to combine
1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F with the top rack about 4 inches from the heat.

    Step 2

    In a large broilerproof nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the zucchini for about 6 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3

    Stir in the green onions. Cook for 1 minute.

    Step 4

    Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has slightly thickened, stirring frequently.

    Step 5

    Stir in the egg whites. Sprinkle with the mozzarella.

    Step 6

    Bake for 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Leaving the pan in the oven, change the setting to broil. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Cut into 4 wedges.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 115

    Step 9

    Total fat: 4.0g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 6mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 223mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 9g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 19

    Protein: 11g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 186mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 521mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    2 vegetable

    Step 23

    1 lean meat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition
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