Best 6 Spring Vegetable Frittata Low Fatlow Cal Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and colors with our delightful Spring Vegetable Frittata, a low-fat, low-calorie dish bursting with the goodness of fresh spring vegetables. This frittata is a delectable combination of crisp-tender vegetables, such as asparagus, bell peppers, and zucchini, enveloped in a fluffy egg mixture. Each bite offers a medley of textures and flavors, making it a perfect meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Accompanying this vibrant frittata are two additional recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences. For those seeking a vegan option, the Vegan Spring Vegetable Frittata is a plant-based marvel, featuring tofu and a blend of savory spices. Alternatively, if you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Spring Vegetable Frittata awaits, showcasing a crustless rendition that is equally delicious and nutritious. Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide a wholesome and satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRITTATA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Thick and hearty, Alex's frittata is like one big delicious egg-y pie. Serve as a meatless main for any meal of the day, and mix and match with your favorite cheeses and seasonal vegetables.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 43m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 whole eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Splash Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
16 stalks pencil asparagus, stems trimmed off
4 ounces Brie or taleggio cheese, larger parts of rind removed, cut into slices
4 ounces goat cheese, cut into rounds or crumbled into small pieces
2 cups arugula, stemmed, washed and dried
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 scallions, sliced into thin rounds (white and green parts)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, washed, dried and halved
1/2 lemon, juiced
Simple green salad, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium size bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the cream, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire and whisk to blend.
  • Heat a 10 to 12-inch cast iron (or other heavy-bottomed) skillet and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil begins to smoke ever so slightly, add the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until some of the liquid starts to escape.
  • Stir in the scallions, arugula and cheeses into the egg mixture and pour into the skillet over the asparagus.
  • Place the skillet on the center rack of the oven and cook until firm around the edges but still somewhat loose in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to "rest" for a few minutes before serving. Toss the tomatoes with salt, pepper, the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice and sprinkle them on top of the frittata just before serving.

SPRING VEGETABLE FRITTATA (LOW FAT/LOW CAL)



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This is good and very low in calories, fat and cholesterol -- using egg beaters/egg substitute -- if using real eggs - it equals to about 8 eggs. Recipe source: Ladies Home Journal (April '09)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (I used the thin asparagus)
1 bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
1/3 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
2 cups egg substitute (egg beaters)
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon dried dill
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Spray a 2-quart baking pan with Pam (my pan was 13x10).
  • In a large saucepan over high heat bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add vegetables (asparagus - onion). Cover and simmer until tender. Drain.
  • Stir in roasted peppers. Spread vegetable mixture in prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella.
  • In a bowl bowl whisk together next 5 ingredients (egg substitute - pepper) and then whisk in the flour.
  • Pour egg mixture over vegetables.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until puffed.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 440.5, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 8.9

SPRING VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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This spring vegetable frittata is a stunning, one-skillet breakfast recipe loaded with spring's finest vegetables, including asparagus, leek, peas, and spinach. Then, it's sprinkled with creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs!

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 large eggs
½ cup yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek (white and light green parts chopped)
½ pound thin asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup (packed) baby spinach
salt and pepper (to taste)
4 ounces goat cheese (or feta/other cheese)
Optional garnish: fresh dill, and parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F/200C. Heat the oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the leek and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add the asparagus and saute another 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add the frozen peas, baby spinach, salt and pepper, and saute another 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Remove 1/3 of the vegetables to a plate (optional, but it makes for a prettier frittata), and make sure the remaining half of vegetables is evenly spread out.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, salt and pepper. Pour the eggs over the half of the vegetables in the pan. Cook on the stove for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining vegetables on top, then dollop with the goat cheese. Transfer to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
  • Garnish with additional herbs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 213 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOW CALORIE VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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From Self Magazine! This stays great in the fridge and can be reheated for a healthy and quick breakfast all week long. Self says that eggs can help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. (If you aren't a huge kale fan, even though it is great for you, just sub fresh spinach.)

Provided by Mandrin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 cups large leaves kale, thinly sliced (about 2 leaves)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 egg whites
2 whole eggs
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat an 8-inch oven-safe skillet with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat and add jalapeño, shallot and garlic.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add kale and cook until it begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Mix whole eggs, egg whites, yogurt, Parmesan, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Transfer kale mixture to a plate and coat skillet again with cooking spray.
  • Return kale to skillet and pour in egg mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, until eggs are firm in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes before slicing. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 1 week. Serve each slice with a piece of toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 346, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 9.2

SPRING VEGETABLE FRITTATA FOR MOTHER



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It always feels a little wrong making a frittata with freshly cooked vegetables, since the whole point of the dish is to use up leftovers, but seeing as we're making this for a Mother's Day brunch special, we'll make an exception. Make sure all your vegetables are tender, hot, and well seasoned before adding your eggs, and not a lot can go wrong.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large leek (white part only), chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided, or as needed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 ½ cups (1/2-inch) sliced zucchini
1 ½ cups (1/2-inch) pieces asparagus
1 cup baby spinach
1 ½ cups sliced cooked potatoes
12 large eggs
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces crumbled goat-milk feta cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook leek with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until leeks soften and start to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add jalapeno and zucchini; season with pinch of salt. Cook until zucchini start to get tender and pale green, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Add spinach and another pinch of salt, cooking until wilted, 1 minute. Stir in cooked potatoes and heat through, about 5 minutes.
  • Crack 12 large eggs into a bowl. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper. Whisk for at least 30 seconds. Pour eggs into over vegetables in skillet over medium heat. Add 3 ounces of crumbled goat cheese; stir lightly until evenly distributed. Top with remaining cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set, 12 to 15 minutes. When nearly set, turn on broiler. Broil frittata until top browns, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool slightly; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 388.8 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 764.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPRING VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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I got this recipe from Cooking at Home, from the Culinary Institute of America. I'm posting it for ZWT4. This is a classic recipe, makes an easy brunch or supper.

Provided by MamaJ

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup asparagus, sliced into 1 inch pieces
4 slices bacon, diced
vegetable oil, if needed
1 onion, diced
8 eggs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Steam or boil peas, carrots and asparagus until tender, drain well and set aside.
  • Cook bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat until crisp.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
  • Add vegetable oil to bacon grease (if necessary) to equal 2 tablespoons.
  • Increase heat to medium/low and add the onion.
  • Cook until transparent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetable mixture to onions and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another bowl, beat eggs and salt and pepper together.
  • Pour over mixture in skillet and add bacon crumbles. Stir gently.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Reduce heat and cover eggs. Cook until almost set.
  • Remove lid and place under broiler until eggs are lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
  • Remove from oven and cut into wedges.
  • **Alternate recipe** Can also be made by substituting 1 cup of cooked, diced potatoes for the veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 438.4, Sodium 342.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4, Protein 17.2

Tips:

  • Use a non-stick skillet: This will help prevent the frittata from sticking and make it easier to flip.
  • Preheat the skillet over medium heat: This will help the frittata cook evenly.
  • Gently stir the egg mixture as it cooks: This will help prevent the eggs from overcooking and becoming rubbery.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you're using a lot of vegetables, cook them in batches so that they don't steam instead of sautéing.
  • Season the frittata to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve the frittata warm or at room temperature: It's delicious either way!

Conclusion:

This spring vegetable frittata is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. It's packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich eggs, and healthy fats. Plus, it's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe, give this frittata a try.

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