Spinach Frittata Recipe

Start your morning off right and get your vegetables and protein in one delicious dish. Anyone can enjoy this spinach frittata recipe, recommended by the dieticians in the Froedtert & MCW Bariatric Surgery Program. You can even prep in advance and simply bake whenever you are ready for breakfast or brunch.  

SERVINGS: 6

INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (if tolerated)
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1½ cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 egg whites
2 whole eggs
⅓ cup reduced-fat cottage cheese
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with vegetable oil spray.
2. In a medium skillet, heat oil on medium high. Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until softened.
3. Add spinach and cook 3 more minutes, set aside.
4. Sprinkle cheese in pie pan. Top with spinach/onion mixture.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites and whole eggs, cottage cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and nutmeg. Pour mixture into pie pan over spinach and cheese.
6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until just set. Let stand 5 minutes.
7. Cut into wedges and serve.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING (⅙)
Calories: 162
Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 86 mg
Carbohydrates: 6g
Sugar: 0 g Protein: 16 g
Sodium: 548 mg