Recipe: Low-Fat Fritatta - Made Fit TV - Ep 47

One of the most common concerns I receive from clients and viewer emails is regarding quick and easy, healthy meals.  As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, eating healthy can pose some obstacles in our daily lives because much of it involves prep time.  The key word in that phrase is “time” — and we all know there’s not much of that to go around these days!

Because eating frequent, small meals is the best way to increase metabolism and improve our energy levels, we always need to have something healthy and ready-to-eat at all times.  One of my staple foods that I incorporate into many recipes is the egg.  Eggs contain high quality protein and amino acids.  Even better, eating just the whites of the egg eliminates the cholesterol and fat, making it a lean selection.

Check out this week’s Made Fit TV podcast for a delicious and convenient recipe of a Low-Fat Broccoli Fritatta.  It’s protein-packed, low in fat, and offers up a generous serving of vegetables.  You can’t beat that!  Print off the recipe below to follow along.

Low-Fat Broccoli Fritatta

Ingredients: 2 whole eggs, 4 egg whites, 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese, 5 oz. frozen chopped broccoli (thawed), salt, pepper, parsley

1.) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

2.) Spray a 9 inch round baking pan with fat-free non-stick spray

3.) Combine two whole egg whites and four egg whites in a medium bowl

4.) Mix in 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese into the eggs and blend for 2 minutes, or until mixture is foamy

5.) Add in 5 oz. (1/2 package) of thawed broccoli and mix

6.) Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and parsley to taste

7.) Place the fritatta in the center rack of the oven and bake for 30 min - 40 min, until center is fully cooked and top is golden brown

8.) When done, remove fritatta and cut along the edges to remove from pan and place it on a cooling rack

Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1

Total Servings: 4

Per serving: 118 calories, 2g fat, 8g carbohydrates, 2g sugar, 14g protein