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Spinach Frittata with Creole Sauce
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Spinach Frittata with Creole Sauce

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.
MyPyramid Servings 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 3/4 c Vegetables, 1 tsp Fats & Oils

 
 
 
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