Light Spinach Frittata With Salsa

Name: Light Spinach Frittata With Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced (I diced mine); 2 -4 garlic cloves; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained; 2 large eggs; 3 egg whites; 1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk (sold in a can); 1/2 cup shredded light cheese (I used light Jarlsberg, can use any reduced-fat cheese); salsa (for serving)

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Recipe by spatchcock

Made this for breakfast today and it was SO filling and wonderful. The eggs are very creamy and flavorful when cooked in this way. This is a phase one South Beach Diet recipe, but you would never guess it! You can also make your own salsa.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1

small onion, sliced (I diced mine)
2 -4

garlic cloves
1

(10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
2

large eggs
3

egg whites
¹⁄₃

cup fat-free evaporated milk (sold in a can)
¹⁄₂

cup shredded light cheese (I used light Jarlsberg, can use any reduced-fat cheese)
salsa (for serving)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat oil in a 10" nonstick skillet over med heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
Stir in spinach.
Reduce heat to low.
Beat eggs and milk until frothy, and pour egg mixture over spinach in skillet.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, till egg mixture is cooked on bottom and eggs on top are almost set.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake in oven till eggs are set and cheese has melted, 5-10 minutes.
Serve with salsa of your choice.

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