Mushroom and Scallion Frittata

Name: Mushroom and Scallion Frittata
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 3 large whole eggs plus 3 large egg whites; 1/4 cup cottage cheese; 6 mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced; 4 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

January 26, 2012

Any combination of mushrooms works well in this dish; choose among shiitake, cremini, oyster, or maitake.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

3 large whole eggs plus 3 large egg whites

1/4 cup cottage cheese

6 mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced

4 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1
Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat source. In a large bowl, whisk together whole eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese. Add mushrooms and scallions; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium. Add egg mixture. Cook until eggs are almost set, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer skillet to broiler. Cook until the top is set and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Run a flexible spatula around edge of frittata to loosen from pan. Cut into wedges, and serve.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
Step 5
Calories: 112
Step 6
Saturated Fat: 1.8g
Step 7
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Step 8
Cholesterol: 160mg
Step 9
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
Step 10
Protein: 7.7g
Step 11
Sodium: 254mg
Step 12
Fiber: .6g

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