Cheesy Frittata
From The South Beach Diet
2 tsp. Benecol / Smart Balance Margarine Spread
1/2 C. Onion, sliced
1/2 C. Red Bepp Pepper, sliced
1/2 C. Zucchini, sliced
2 small Plum Tomatoes, diced
1 T. fresh Basil, chopped
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 C. Egg Beaters
1/2 C. 1% (or fat free) Cottage Cheese
1/4 C. Evaporated Skim Milk
3/4oz. reduced fat Monterey Jack (or other) Cheese
Coat an overproof 10″ skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-low heat until hot. Melt the spread in the skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper and zucchini and sauté over medium-low heat until vegetables are lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and pepper and stir. Cook until flavors are blended and all is warmed through, 2-3 minutes, and remove from heat. Preheat the boiler. In a blender combine egg beaters, cottage cheese and milk and process until smooth. Pour egg mixture over the vegetables. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the bottom is set and top is only slightly wet. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until the top is fully set and starting to brown, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and continue to cook under the broiler until the cheese melts.
Notes: I have made this twice. Once it came out fine (if a little soft), and the other time it didn’t set up at all — it stayed a pourable mess. I’m going to try it one more time, and perhaps use just a little bit less milk and cottage cheese to see if that helps.
Yield: 2 servings
Serving Size: 1/2 10″ frittata
Calories: 231
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 2g