Monday, April 4, 2011

I See The Light!

Did you ever stop to taste a carrot?  Not just eat it, but taste it?  You can't taste the beauty and energy of the earth in a Twinkie.  ~Astrid Alauda
 Well in this recipe you can certainly see the beauty. The frittata has been described as Italy's version of an open-face omelette. There are many subtle variations of this healthy dish, and today I present you with a lighter version of the classic frittata. Hot or cold, with salad or soup, for breakfast lunch or dinner, it makes a great easy meal. Plus it's a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies. I used a muffin pan in order to make smaller single servings. Plus I love mini foods.
Light Frittata

2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 Roma tomato diced
1/2 Red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced mushrooms 
1/2 cup light chopped ham
1/2 cup grated low fat cheese
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup sliced baby carrots
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup self raising flour
2 eggs very well beaten
fresh ground black pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese for the top

1: Combine zucchini, tomato, bell pepper, mushrooms, ham, cheese, onion and parsley in large bowl.

2: Add Flour, eggs and pepper.

3: Blend well by hand.

4: Spray an 18X28cm ovenproof dish or a 12 muffin pan with a little oil. Spread/divide the mixture evenly into the pan and sprinkle the top evenly with Parmesan cheese.

5: Bake in moderate oven, about 350 for 25-30 minutes or until firm and golden.

Serve with soup or salad. It's also great with a side of fresh fruit and avocado.

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