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Italian Frittata

Source of Recipe

modified from Health Guaranteed Cookbook (Prevention)


Recipe Introduction

original recipe called for 2 tbl. grated parmesan cheese and also salt to taste

List of Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 medium new potato, cooked and cut into 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup sliced artichoke hearts
1 roasted sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 egg
5 egg whites
1 tbl. water
black pepper
1 tbl. chopped fresh Italian parsley


Recipe

Warm the oil in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Add the potatoes, artichokes, red peppers and thyme; cook for 2 minutes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, whites, and water. Season with pepper. Pour over the veggies and cook while gently moving a spatula across the bottom of the skilelt for 3 minutes, or until the base of the frittata is almost set.

Coat a broiler pan with a nonstick sprya. Preheat the broiler. Place the frittata on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with parsley. Broil 3 inches from the heat for 1 -2 minutes until cooked through.