French Spinach Frittata

Add scallions, spinach and feta cheese to this classic oven-baked egg dish for a healthy frittata you can serve for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner. Try substituting cheddar, swiss or ricotta cheese for variety.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Ready In: 45 Min

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 8 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups spinach (finely chopped; if frozen spinach is used, thaw and squeeze out excess liquid)
• 4 scallions (root ends discarded, green and white parts chopped into 1/4 inch-pieces)
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Put the eggs, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and stir with a fork until well combined.
3. Add spinach, scallions and feta cheese and mix well.
4. Put an 8-inch ovenproof skillet on the stove over medium heat and, when hot, add oil.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and carefully transfer to the oven. Bake until the eggs are set and the top is golden, about 30 minutes. 
6. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.

Chef's Note: You may substitute cheddar, swiss or ricotta cheese for feta.

Nutritional Information:
Amount per serving: Calories: 121; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 251 mg; Sodium: 313 mg; Carbohydrate: 3 g; Fiber: 1 g; Protein, 10 g.

Recipe courtesy of "What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl" and the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.