COLORFUL PEPPER FRITTATA

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Our taste testers loved this fluffy breakfast packed with three kinds of bright sweet peppers and minced fresh basil. It's filling and tasty, full of fresh flavors to start the day. -Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 large eggs
8 large egg whites
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chopped sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together first four ingredients. Stir in mozzarella cheese and basil., In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add peppers; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. , Pour in egg mixture; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until eggs are completely set, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges