Ken and I are on a little bit of a diet. At least, we're trying to get back to a healthier eating routine--greatly reducing "white foods" and not eating sugar--saving wine for Saturdays only. The wine restriction is one of the most difficult because we had really been enjoying a glass (or two) with dinner every night.
So, tonight I made us a big fritatta.
We had enough to have left overs for a healthy, high protein snack.
Here's what's in it ;
4 whole eggs and 2 extra whites
about a half cup of grated low fat cheddar
about a quarter cup of grated romano
a big bag of spinach--sauteed it first, squeezed out some water and chopped it.
one medium onion, chopped and sauteed with
a half of a red pepper, chopped.
two small Yukon gold potatoes, cooked in the microwave and diced.
salt and pepper
I just whisked up the eggs and added all the cooked veggies. Heated up some olive oil in a big frying pan and poured it all in. After a few minutes I put it under the broiler for another couple of minutes to fully set the eggs.
I added some pan roasted asparagus...
There you go. A healthy, hearty, diet friendly supper.
Comments (7)
I love frittata! We make one that Giada de Laurentiis had on her show, with prosciutto, potatoes, basil, parmesan, and cream - not sure if it falls in that healthy snack category! (I just got back from a long weekend away so I, too, need to adjust back to a more normal eating pattern. I can't have chocolate covered almonds every day...)
Posted by Chiocciola | February 18, 2009 7:33 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 19:33
'Breakfast' makes the best dinner, doens't it?
Posted by Jerry | February 18, 2009 7:57 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 19:57
Looks yummy!
Posted by girasoli | February 18, 2009 10:57 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 22:57
This looks good Jan.
And re a glass of wine every night, I think it only hurts your pocket, but should be good for you(red wine anyway).
Posted by candi | February 19, 2009 12:12 AM
Posted on February 19, 2009 00:12
Don't you just love fritattas? I cook them quite often, and make them to use leftover veggies. Like you say, they're healthful and tasty (although I have to say I usually have to have a glass of wine with mine). I use a lot of chard or kale in mine, as I always seem to have that in my fridge.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | February 19, 2009 2:21 AM
Posted on February 19, 2009 02:21
Mmmm I like it!
Posted by Barb Cabot | February 19, 2009 2:29 AM
Posted on February 19, 2009 02:29
We had some asparagus last night, too, but I will confess it went with some grilled red meat (finally the rain stopped and we could find the barbecue without an umbrella). We also like breakfast for dinner.
Posted by Marcia | February 19, 2009 2:12 PM
Posted on February 19, 2009 14:12