Asparagus Frittata

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Comments

This a light and delicious vegetarian breakfast or brunch recipe. Serve with some whole grain toast or English muffin to round out your meal.

Ingredients

1/2 pound asparagus, fresh, or frozen

2 egg(s), large

2 egg(s), large, whites only

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons cheese, cheddar, light, shredded, thinly shredded (about 1 ounce)

cooking spray

salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat broiler. Remove tough ends from asparagus. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium. Add asparagus and cook for about 3 minutes until crisp tender, stirring occasionally. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in the skillet. Place eggs, egg whites (discard unused yolks) and garlic powder in a small bowl and whisk together. Pour egg mixture over asparagus. Top with cheese. Place skillet under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until eggs are cooked through. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Per Serving About: 160 calories, 8 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 225 mg cholesterol, 24 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 220 mg sodium, Exchanges: 1 vegetables, 1.5 med fat meats, Carb Choices: 0.5