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Spinach Frittata with Creole Sauce

Spinach Frittata with Creole Sauce
Recipe Tip
Super Spinach
Folic acid is a B vitamin found in dark green leafy vegetables like spinach. Folic acid is important for healthy blood cells and healthy pregnancies.
Explore the flavors of France, Spain and Africa with the zesty Creole Sauce topping this classic spinach frittata. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:35 min
Start to Finish:35 min
makes:4 servings

Sauce
1large tomato, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2tablespoons sliced celery
1/4teaspoon paprika
1/8teaspoon pepper
1/8teaspoon red pepper sauce
Frittata
2teaspoons canola or soybean oil
1small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed, drained
1 1/2cups fat-free egg product
1/2teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon pepper
2tablespoons shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1.In 1-quart saucepan, heat all sauce ingredients to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Keep warm.
2.In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until spinach is thoroughly heated.
3.In small bowl, beat egg product, thyme, salt and pepper; pour over spinach. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes or until eggs are set and light brown on bottom. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into wedges. Serve with sauce.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 320mg; Total Carbohydrate 9g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g); Protein 13Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Not so good
This was very strong tasting. Too much spinach and thyme. I would not make this again.
Posted at 8:55 AM on April 10 2009 by mel-c