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Broccoli-Cheddar Frittata

Broccoli-Cheddar Frittata
Makes: 6 Servings
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

This egg dish provides a quarter cup serving of vegetables during breakfast and uses reduced-fat cheddar cheese and non-fat milk to limit fat. Prep and cook in about 30 minutes makes this recipe an easy breakfast for both the weekday or the weekend.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10-oz) frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup nonfat or low-fat milk
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Combine broccoli, carrot (if desired), and water in 10-inch nonstick skillet.
  2. Cook over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally to break up broccoli, about 10 minutes; drain well.
  3. Beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper in large bowl until blended.
  4. Add broccoli mixture, cheese, and green onion; mix well.
  5. Coat same skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until eggs are almost set, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Cover and let stand until eggs are completely set and no visible liquid egg remains, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Notes

  • Broil option: After removing from heat, frittata can be broiled, 6 inches from heat until eggs are completely set and no visible liquid egg remains, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Three ways to serve a frittata: Serve wedges right from pan, slide uncut frittata topside-up onto platter, or invert it onto platter to show its nicely-browned bottom.
  • Materials: You will ne a 10-inch skillet, large bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing spoon, and a sharp knife.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 162
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 285 mg
Sodium 505 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 174 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 218 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 162
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 285 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 174 mg
Potassium 218 mg
Sodium 505 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 236 mg
Selenium 27 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 248 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.9 mcg
Vitamin C 20 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 46 mcg
Folate 79 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 236 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups