Fontina Frittata Recipe


Submitted by alleycat_lady

Makes 4 servings


from Prevention magazine

Ingredients
6 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 cups green or yellow squash, sliced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, sliced
Directions
  1. Heat garlic, 1 tbsp oil, and red pepper flakes in a large saute pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add squash and salt to taste. Toss to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

  2. Uncover and increase heat to medium. Coat 10 minutes more until liquid is almost gone.

  3. Preheat broiler. Position rack second from top.

  4. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Fold in cheese and squash mixture.

  5. Heat remaining oil in a medium, non-stick, broiler safe pan. Add egg mixture and cook 3 minutes to set bottom. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 3 to 5 minutes, lifting edges occasionally and titling pan to uncooked egg mixture flows to the bottom.

  6. Broil 3 to 4 minutes or until frittata is browned and set. Serve warm.

Categories

Brunch

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 135.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
221
Calories from Fat
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
16.7g
26%
Saturated Fat
5.5g
28%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
333mg
111%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates
4.1g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1.3g
5%
Sugars
1.1g
Protein
13.5g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 42%
Calcium 19% Iron 11%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in selenium
  • High in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
  • Very high in cholesterol
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