RICOTTA & CHEDDAR ZUCCHINI FRITTATA

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Ideal for breakfast or dinner, Amy Crane's delicate frittata hits the spot without being too heavy. The Swartz Creek, Michigan likes to prepare it with sharp cheddar cheese for extra flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 large egg whites
3 large eggs
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini with flour. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender and lightly browned. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, yogurt, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and remaining cheddar cheese., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Naellen Zelaya
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I highly recommend this frittata recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthy meal.


md asif akbar akbar
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This is one of my favorite frittata recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


External Flames
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I've made this frittata several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Natalie Thomas
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This frittata is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Rizwan Malik
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this vegetarian frittata.


Shabar Hussain
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This frittata is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Debashes kumar
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe (I used feta cheese instead of cheddar and spinach instead of zucchini) and it still turned out great.


Umar Draz
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Elyssia Barrios
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The zucchini added a nice pop of color and freshness to the dish.


Md arfin uddin Mollah
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The ricotta and cheddar cheeses gave this frittata a really rich and creamy flavor.


darrel graham
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I've never been a big fan of frittatas, but this one changed my mind. It was so delicious and easy to make.


Caitlin Johnson
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I made this frittata for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Alexander Armstrong
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This frittata was a hit with my family! The combination of ricotta, cheddar, and zucchini was perfect, and the eggs were cooked to perfection.