Heart Healthy Spinach and Bell Pepper Frittata Recipe

               
Our gluten-free frittata recipe embraces the lively flavors of the Mediterranean. Packed with garlicky spinach and bell peppers, this heart-healthy egg dish is hard to beat.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (10 oz each) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
12 large eggs
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 red bell peppers, diced and reserve some for garnish
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Directions
Step 1

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sauté the red bell pepper until slightly softened. Season with the salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Stir in the spinach and feta.

Step 3

Lightly coat a 9-inch deep pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add the vegetables to the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Top with the reserved diced bell pepper.

Step 4

Place pan in oven and bake until top is golden and center is set, approximately 40 minutes.

Step 5

Let cool slightly before serving.

Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 197
Make this for: Healthy Kids Gluten Free
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 slice (1-inch thick)
Per serving:
calories:197
total fat:13g
sat fat:5g
cholesterol:292mg
sodium:365mg
total carb:6g
fibers:1g
proteins:14g

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Heart Healthy Spinach and Bell Pepper Frittata Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (10 oz each) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
12 large eggs
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 red bell peppers, diced and reserve some for garnish
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Step 1

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sauté the red bell pepper until slightly softened. Season with the salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Stir in the spinach and feta.

Step 3

Lightly coat a 9-inch deep pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add the vegetables to the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Top with the reserved diced bell pepper.

Step 4

Place pan in oven and bake until top is golden and center is set, approximately 40 minutes.

Step 5

Let cool slightly before serving.

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