Zippy Zucchini Frittata
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Is your garden loaded with zucchini? Turn it into a crust for this egg frittata, which is made in a pizza pan. Enjoy it for breakfast or dinner.


Zippy Zucchini Frittata


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 4  cups  shredded zucchini (1 pound)On Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1  medium  onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 3    eggs or 3/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  snipped fresh basilOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)On Sale
  • 1  medium  zucchini, very thinly sliced (1-1/4 cups)On Sale
  • 2  large  tomatoes, slicedOn Sale
  •     Sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)On Sale
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2.
Spread shredded zucchini on large platter or shallow baking pan; sprinkle evenly with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes. Using paper towels, gently press excess moisture from zucchini.
3.
Meanwhile, lightly coat small skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until onion is tender. Remove from heat.
4.
In large bowl, combine eggs, Parmesan cheese, flour, basil, and pepper. Stir in shredded zucchini, cooked onion, and mozzarella cheese. Pour into prepared pizza pan, spreading evenly.
5.
Bake about 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and eggs are set. Arrange zucchini slices on top of baked mixture; add tomato slices. If desired, sprinkle with olives and additional Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10 minutes more. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 220, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Starch .5, Medium-Fat Meat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Cook Zucchini
Discover how to cook zucchini, and you'll want to stock up on this versatile vegetable during the summer months when it's in abundance. (In fact, it's so easy to grow that you'll often find people giving it away in baskets and wagons in their front yard!)

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