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    Frittata Verde


    Source of Recipe


    adapted from Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 1994, page 104

    List of Ingredients




    3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
    2 cups water
    1 pound fresh spinach
    2 eggs (or substitute 3 egg whites rather than 2 whole eggs) PLUS 3 additional egg whites
    2 tablespoons grated nonfat Parmesan cheese (optional -- this is off plan)
    2 tablespoons Chablis or other dry white wine
    1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    (original recipe calls for 1/8 teaspoon salt )
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
    Vegetable cooking spray
    1 cup finely chopped onion
    1 large clove garlic minced
    1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
    1/4 teaspoon dried whole oregano

    Recipe



    { Exported from MasterCook Mac }

    Frittata Verde

    Recipe By: Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 1994, page 104
    Serving Size: 4
    Preparation Time: 0:30
    Categories:

    Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
    3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
    2 cups water
    1 pound fresh spinach
    2 eggs
    3 egg whites
    3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
    2 tablespoons Chablis or other dry white wine
    1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
    Vegetable cooking spray
    1 cup finely chopped onion
    1 large clove garlic minced
    1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
    1/4 teaspoon dried whole oregano

    Combine dried mushrooms and 2 cups water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain; chop mushrooms, and set aside.

    Remove stems from spinach, and wash leaves thoroughly. Place spinach in a large Dutch oven; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes; drain well. Finely chop spinach, and set aside.

    Combine eggs and egg whites in a large bowl; stir with a wire whisk. Stir in spinach, cheese, wine, and next 5 ingredients; set aside.

    Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms, basil, and oregano; sauté 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into spinach mixture.

    Recoat skillet with cooking spray. Pour spinach mixture into skillet, and place over medium-low heat; cover and cook 12 minutes or until almost set.

 

 

 


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