Best Light Spinach Frittata With Salsa Recipes

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SALSA AND SPINACH FRITTATA



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The signature blend of tangy and spicy in salsa makes it a versatile flavor enhancer in all kinds of dishes. We whisked it into eggs for a zesty baked frittata.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes one 8-inch frittata

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups baby spinach
8 whisked eggs
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Strain salsa through a fine-mesh sieve; discard liquid. Melt butter in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over high. Add strained salsa and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, 2 minutes. Add eggs seasoned with salt. Cook, stirring, until almost set, 2 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees until set, about 12 minutes.

LIGHT SPINACH FRITTATA WITH SALSA



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Made this for breakfast today and it was SO filling and wonderful. The eggs are very creamy and flavorful when cooked in this way. This is a phase one South Beach Diet recipe, but you would never guess it! You can also make your own salsa.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, sliced (I diced mine)
2 -4 garlic cloves
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
2 large eggs
3 egg whites
1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk (sold in a can)
1/2 cup shredded light cheese (I used light Jarlsberg, can use any reduced-fat cheese)
salsa (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a 10" nonstick skillet over med heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Beat eggs and milk until frothy, and pour egg mixture over spinach in skillet.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes, till egg mixture is cooked on bottom and eggs on top are almost set.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in oven till eggs are set and cheese has melted, 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with salsa of your choice.

AIR-FRIED GREEK YOGURT FRITTATA



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Greek yogurt, eggs, and fresh spinach cook in your air fryer to make a healthy brunch meal. The yogurt gives a lovely texture and is healthier than fatty cheeses.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ teaspoon light olive oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced carrot
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
½ (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
4 large eggs
⅓ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place a nonstick 6-inch round cake pan in an air fryer and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove the cake pan with an oven mitt when air fryer reaches temperature. Add oil to the pan, and then add onion, carrot, celery and parsley; mix to combine.
  • Return the pan to the air fryer and cook until onion is translucent and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roughly chop 1/2 of the spinach and place in a bowl with eggs, Greek yogurt, and black pepper; whisk to combine. Pour egg mixture into the cake pan and lightly mix with the cooked vegetables. Set aside remaining unchopped spinach leaves.
  • Cook frittata in the air fryer until browned on top and no longer jiggly in the center, about 18 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Remove frittata from the cake pan. Sprinkle with pepper flakes and serve over remaining spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 379.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SPINACH FRITTATA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup lengthwise-halved grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Fold in the cheese and tomatoes and set aside.
  • In a 9-inch, oven-safe nonstick frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach, and cook until almost set, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and broil until golden brown on top, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a serving plate.

SPINACH FRITTATA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cups baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Fold in the cheese and tomatoes and set aside.
  • In a medium oven-safe frying pan (I use a cast-iron skillet) over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach and cook until almost set, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and broil until golden brown on top, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a serving plate.

LIGHT FRITTATA



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Nice hot or cold served with a salad. A great way to get the kids to eat an assortment of vegetables. Recipe from Super Foods Ideas (Australia)

Provided by Stardustannie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups grated zucchini
1 red capsicum, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped light ham
1/2 cup grated low-fat cheese
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup self raising flour
2 eggs, beaten
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine zucchini, capsicum,mushrooms, ham, cheese, onion and parsley in large bowl.
  • Add flour, eggs and pepper.
  • Blend well.
  • Spray an 18 x 28cm ovenproof dish with a little oil.
  • Spread mixture evenly into this.
  • Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in moderate oven for 25- 30 minutes or until firm and golden.
  • Cut into portions serve with salad.

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