Mushroom & Cheese Frittata

Frittata is an Italian version of an omelette that has the vegetables mixed in with the eggs and since it is not folded but served open face, it is easier to handle. It may be baked in oven or cooked on top of stove and served any time of day.

 

Mushroom & Cheese Frittata

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• 1/4 cup 2% milk (50 ml)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried sage leaves
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 8 oz sliced small mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp minced parsley (optional)
• 3/4 cup shredded Provolone, Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese

Method

1. In a large bowl or measuring cup whisk eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, sage and pepper together until well mixed, set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
3. In a 10”(25 cm) non-stick pan heat oil over medium- high heat; sauté onion and red pepper
   2 – 3 minutes or until softened.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté 4 – 5 minutes or until lightly browned; add garlic and cook 1 minute.
5. Pour egg mixture into the pan mixing lightly to incorporate mushrooms; sprinkle with parsley if desired.
6. Bake in the oven about 12 – 15 minutes or until just set in the centre and no longer moist on top.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and return to over for 2 minutes to melt cheese.
8. Loosen around the edges with a rubber spatula and slide out onto serving plate.
9. Cut in wedges to serve.
10. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Serves 4 – Serving Size 1/4 of the frittata – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 346, Protein: 23g, Fat: 25g, Carbohydrate: 9g, Fibre: 2g