Ricotta Zucchini Frittata

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

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 15 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

1. 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.
    
2. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    
3. Transfer veggies to a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Wipe out skillet.
    
4. 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.
    
5. Stir in vegetables. Preheat broiler. Add remaining 1 tsp. oil to the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom; heat over medium-low heat.
    
6. 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.
    
7. 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.

Notes

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