Ricotta and Leek Frittata
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
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Ricotta and Leek Frittata
With only 4 ingredients, this easy to make frittata is a real breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Directions
- Pre-heat broiler. Heat one tablespoon of butter in large oven proof skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chopped leeks for 3 minutes.
- Beat eggs. Combine eggs with 3 tablespoons of ricotta cheese, sauteed leeks, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat remaining tablespoon of butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add egg mixture and stir for about 1 minute until the eggs start to form cuds. Cook for another minute. The egg mixture should be set on the bottom but still wet on top.
- Place skillet under broiler for 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Use spatula to move frittata to plate. Cut into 3 wedges and serve.
- Note: to make lower in fat, use a cooking spray like Pam to sauté leeks and low fat or fat free ricotta cheese.
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not bad, but needs some garlic and maybe some spices like thyme/rosemary or asian spices to give it some flavour.
19 Aug 12 by member: Gwenndanis
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Nutritional Summary:
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There are 276 calories in 1 serving of Ricotta and Leek Frittata.
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Calorie Breakdown: 64% fat, 14% carbs, 22% prot. |
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
276
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
19.64g
25%
Saturated Fat
9.161g
46%
Trans Fat
-
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.805g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.316g
Cholesterol
451mg
150%
Sodium
219mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
9.6g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1.1g
4%
Sugars
3.13g
Protein
15.15g
Vitamin D
1mcg
5%
Calcium
120mg
9%
Iron
3.13mg
17%
Potassium
258mg
5%
Vitamin A
271mcg
30%
Vitamin C
7.1mg
8%
Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (14%)
Fat (64%)
Protein (22%)
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*Based on an RDI of 2000 calories
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