Name: Ricotta Zucchini Frittata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 4 large egg whites; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup low-fat Parmesan cheese, grated; 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoon snipped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Ricotta Zucchini Frittata

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Enjoy fresh ingredients in this dish filled with tender zucchini and creamy ricotta cheese. It's a perfect breakfast for a family of four.

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Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup low-fat Parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

In a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and shallot; cook, stirring, until zucchini is just tender, about 4 minutes.
Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Transfer veggies to a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Wipe out skillet.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites. Add ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, chives, basil, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and whisk until smooth.
Stir in vegetables. Preheat broiler. Add remaining 1 tsp. oil to the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom; heat over medium-low heat.
Pour in egg mixture, shaking pan to distribute evenly. Cook until edges are set and frittata is browned on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes.
Place skillet under broiler 6 inches below the heat source and cook until top of frittata is set, 2 to 3 minutes. Loosen edges and slide frittata onto a platter. Cut into wedges and serve.