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Mushroom and Scallion Frittata

Any combination of mushrooms works well in this dish; choose among shiitake, cremini, oyster, or maitake.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

3

large whole eggs plus 3 large egg whites

1

/4 cup cottage cheese

6

mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced

4

scallions, trimmed and finely chopped

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1

tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat source. In a large bowl, whisk together whole eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese. Add mushrooms and scallions; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium. Add egg mixture. Cook until eggs are almost set, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Transfer skillet to broiler. Cook until the top is set and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Run a flexible spatula around edge of frittata to loosen from pan. Cut into wedges, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 112

    Step 6

    Saturated Fat: 1.8g

    Step 7

    Unsaturated Fat: 5g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 160mg

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 3.5g

    Step 10

    Protein: 7.7g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 254mg

    Step 12

    Fiber: .6g

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