VEGETABLE FRITTATA WITH CHEDDAR

Vegetable Frittata with Cheddar image

This frittata includes lots of veggies and is low in carbohydrates. It makes a lovely addition to a spring brunch.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup broccoli florets
¼ cup diced carrots
cooking spray
6 large eggs
2 ½ ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup low-fat half-and-half
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots in a microwave-safe steamer; add water. Microwave vegetables until they are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain off water.
Spray an 9-inch pie pan with nonstick spray. Spread vegetables in the pie pan.
Beat eggs in a bowl until light and lemon colored. Add Cheddar cheese, half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and pour over the vegetables.
Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 149.2 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 129 mg, Sugar 1.4 g