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Light Spinach and Feta Frittata

Spinach, scallions feta and eggs make a fabulous breakfast or a low carb lunch with a Greek salad on the side.

To make this low fat frittata I’ve replaced most of the eggs with egg whites. For convenience I usually buy Trader Joe’s cage free liquid egg whites, but you can use Egg Beaters or separate them yourself if you prefer. When buying parmesan cheese, I like to buy Parmigiano-Reggiano, it has a sharp, strong-flavoured, nutty taste. Inferior versions of parmesan can have a bitter taste.

Light Spinach and Feta Frittata
Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 servings • Serving Size: 1/4 of frittata • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 140.6 • Fat: 6.8 • Carbs: 5.5 • Fiber: 2.2 g • Sugar: 0.3 g • Protein 15.2

Ingredients:

2 whole eggs
8 large egg whites
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, chopped
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 oz crumbled feta
2 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Squeeze all water from spinach. In a 9 inch non-stick sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and scallions and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.

Meanwhile in a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add salt, pepper, cheeses and spinach and mix well. Pour the mixture into the skillet and cook until the bottom sets, about 5 minutes. Hold a large plate over the pan and invert the frittata onto the plate, then slide it back into the pan. Cook about 5 minutes longer. Serve hot.

Southwest Potato Frittata

Tomatoes, potatoes and cheese make this stove-top frittata a standout

Southwest Potato Frittata
Readyseteat.com
4 servings (1 wedge each) Calories 199; Total Fat 6 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Old points: 4 pts;
Cholesterol 8 mg; Sodium 593 mg; Carbohydrate 15 g; (Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugars 2 g); Protein 17 g;
Percent Daily Values*: Vitamin A 28%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 21%; Iron 11% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cook’s Tips: Use Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies for a milder flavor, if desired.

Ingredients:

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
2-1/2 cups frozen O’Brien potatoes with onions and peppers
1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
1 carton (16 oz each) Egg Beaters® Original
1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Colby Jack cheese

Directions:

Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add undrained tomatoes and potatoes. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender and liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet.

Add oil to skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Pour Egg Beaters into skillet; cook 30 seconds. Spoon potato mixture evenly over Egg Beaters. Cook 7 minutes or until set, running flexible spatula around edge of skillet to keep frittata loosened.

Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into 4 wedges to serve.