RED BELL PEPPER FRITTATA

Red Bell Pepper Frittata image

Provided by dicentra

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup water
1/3 cup uncooked couscous
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 large egg whites
3 large eggs
cooking spray
2 cups red bell peppers, strips
1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 ounces shredded manchego cheese or 1 1/2 ounces monterey jack cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Bring 1/2 cup water to boil in a small saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Combine 1 tablespoon water, salt, black pepper, egg whites, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Heat a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
Stir in couscous and egg mixture; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until almost set.
Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 139.5, Sodium 551.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.2, Protein 11.4