PUMPKIN FRITTATA

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This slightly tweaked, warming recipe, with its combo of yam, pumpkin & carrot, comes from The Simply Healthy Lowfat Cookbook, 1995.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium yam, unpeeled, sliced (about 8 oz)
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
3 egg whites
1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned, solid-pack
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook yam in boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes, then drain & set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In large, nonstick ovenproof skillet, warm 1 TEASPOON olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add carrot, scallions & garlic, & cook, stirring frequently, until carrot is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet & set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the whole eggs, egg whites, pumpkin puree, ginger, salt, pepper & nutmeg, then stir in the carrot mixture.
  • In the same skillet, over medium heat, warm remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil until hot but not smoking.
  • Add yam & stir to coat.
  • Spoon egg/carrot mixture on top & sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cook until bottom is set, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to oven & bake until frittata is set, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges, serve & enjoy!

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