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Spinach-Cheddar Frittata
Recipe Tip
Spinach and Cheese
Spinach provides a good source of folate and cheese provides plenty of protein and calcium. Add a salad, whole wheat roll, fruit, and Cazam!—the perfectly balanced meal!
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Adapted from Dr. Miriam Nelson and www.StrongWomen.com
  10 ratings : 2 reviews

Spinach-Cheddar Frittata

These delicious ingredients combine to make a tasty and nutritious breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:1 serving

3/4cup egg substitute (i.e. egg beaters) or 3 egg whites, whisked
1ounce low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1cup raw baby spinach, washed
Nonstick cooking spray
Salt and pepper to taste*
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the egg, cheese, and spinach; add salt and pepper to taste. Spray a small casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, and pour in the egg mixture.
2.Bake for 15 minutes or until firm. Serve with fruit and whole grain toast.
* Nutrition was calculated using 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.


Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 1230mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 2g); Protein 28g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 30%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables, 1/2 c Dairy
©2008 LLuminari®, Inc. All rights reserved.

 
 
 
2 Reviews

 

Tasty, but the proportions are off
You need a bit more egg, or a little less spinach for this to work out properly. I also like more cheese.
Posted at 9:32 AM on June 20 2008 by queen_merla ,

 

a nice alternative breakfast idea
The frittata was easy and quick to cook. I used one whole egg instead of 3 egg whites, but it was salty. I think we can eliminate the 1/4 tsp of salt. I could not find low fat cheddar cheese, so I used 2 Tbsp. of shredded cheddar cheese which may have increased the sodium. Overall it was pretty good to have for breakfast or brunch.
Posted at 10:04 AM on January 30 2008 by libra3408 , Atlanta GA