BAKED VEGETABLE OMELET

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This is more filling than your average omelet. It goes great with salad and toast. A small food processor can really speed up the preparation (although I still prefer to shred the zucchini by hand).

Provided by Valeria

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium carrots (about 1/2 pound)
1 medium zucchini
4 eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced parsley
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Shred vegetables on a course grater or in a food processor. Squeeze as much moisture as possible from zucchini.
  • In a large bowl beat eggs, then mix in vegetables and remaining ingredients except for butter.
  • Grease a 9- or 10-inch casserole or deep glass pie pan. Fill with egg mixture, dot with butter and bake about 30 minutes until firm.
  • Let cool 5 minutes before cutting. This dish is best served warm, not hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.7, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 248.8, Sodium 596.5, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 16.5

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