Best Cheesy Frittata South Beach Recipes

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CHEESY FRITTATA - SOUTH BEACH



Cheesy Frittata - South Beach image

This recipe is based on the recipe provided in the first South Beach Diet book. I modified it to suit our tastes. It's appropriate for any phase of the diet.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices turkey bacon
2 teaspoons margarine spread (like Smart Balance)
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 ounce lowfat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook turkey bacon per directions on package until crisp. Set aside. Crumble when cool.
  • Coat an ovenproof 10" skillet with cooking spray. Melt the spread in the skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini, and saute over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until the flavors are blended, 2 - 3 minutes, and remove from the heat.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • In a blender, combine the egg substitute, cottage cheese, and milk and process until smooth.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and return to the heat source. Sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon over the top. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the bottom is set and the top is still slightly wet.
  • Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until the top is set - 2-3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until the cheese melts.
  • Serve while hot.

SOUTH BEACH DIET CHEESY FRITTATA



South Beach Diet Cheesy Frittata image

Make and share this South Beach Diet Cheesy Frittata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SKDlup

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons Smart Balance butter spread
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup zucchini, sliced
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 ounce reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Coat an ovenproof 10" skillet with cooking spray and place over medium low heat until hot. Melt the Smart Balance in the skillet.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini and saute over medium-low heat until the vegetables are lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and black pepper tpo the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until the flavors are blended, 2 - 3 minutes, and remove from heat.
  • Preheat the broiler. In a blender, combine the egg substitute, cottage cheese, and milk. Process until smooth. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on medium low heat until bottom is set and the top is still slightly wet, 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until the top is set, 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until the cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 480.5, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.1, Protein 21.2

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