Cheese, Onion, and Vegetable Egg White Frittata Recipe - 3 Points

Frittata is such a fancy word for what it really is – basically, Italy’s version of an open faced omelet. And don’t let that fancy word fool you into thinking it’s some complicated dish, because it’s one of the easiest egg recipes ever. I love to make a frittata for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner…whatever! It’s easy delicious and very low in Points. And it takes just minutes to make. To keep my version light, I use all egg whites. You can absolutely use whole eggs or Egg Beaters instead, if you prefer. I also use a good, reduced-fat sharp cheddar for some extra flavor. The wonderful flavor of the onions and vegetables make a perfect enhancement for the mild egg whites too. You can really use any veggies you want in this frittata, but I chose bell pepper rings and cherry tomato slices because I love the touch of acidity and flavor they add. But I love to mix it up all the time with whatever veggies I have on hand. This is a great Weight Watchers Easter Brunch Recipe idea!

Cheese, Onion, and Vegetable Egg White Frittata

This light and delicious frittata makes a lovely breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is an ideal recipe for Weight Watchers. Fresh vegetables, onions and sharp cheddar cheese enhance the mild, protein packed egg whites for a wonderful dish.

Ingredients

1 cup liquid egg whites
2 tbsp chopped onions
1/4 cup sliced vegetables or choice
1/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 8” nonstick skillet with cooking spray or an olive oil mister and set over medium high heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, cheese, garlic powder, paprika and salt & pepper.
Add onions to skillet, and cook until they begin to become tender, about 2 minutes.
Turn heat to medium, and pour in the egg white mixture. Then gently lay vegetables in the egg whites.
Cook just until the edges of the egg whites are set, about 2-3 minutes. Then transfer skillet to the oven to finish cooking. Remove just when egg whites have been cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 2

Culinary tradition: Italian

Calories: 114

Fat: 3g

Protein: 17g

Entire recipe makes 2 servings
Serving size is 1/2 of frittata
Each serving = 3 Smart Points/3 Points

PER SERVING: 136calories; 2g fat; 1g saturated fat; 10g carbohydrate; 1g sugar; 19g protein; 3g fiber