Low Fat Mexican Fritata

I was reading an ad in the Washington Post Express a few days ago entitled, “An Egg Up on Your Diet”. The article read that a recent study shows that egg yolks aren’t so bad for you after all. I knew that all along, ya’ll just didn’t want to listen to me (lol). This article said, “Eggs are packed with nutrients, and most of them – vitamins A and E, folate, calcium, iron and lutein – are in the yolks. Sure, yolks are also pack with dietary cholesterol, but many scientists now think saturated fat is the bigger culprit in raising blood cholesterol.” My family used to go through five dozen eggs every other week, and my cholesterol never went up, the doctor said, and I quote, “your cholesterol level is as good as it gets”. I love eggs, and the yolks are the best part. When dieting, it’s ok to use some of the yolks; you no longer have to use all egg whites. This recipe looks really good; I’m going to try it this weekend.

1 ½ c diced red or white potatoes
¼ tsp salt
¾ c chunky tomato salsa
4 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 c reduced-fat Mexican-style shredded cheese blend
½ c chopped scallions

1. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover, add a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, place them in a glass bowl, cover with plastic, then microwave on high until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350F. Coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
3. Spread the potatoes over the bottom of the pie plate and season with a salt. Spoon the salsa over the potatoes.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, flour, oregano and pepper until smooth. Stir in the cheese and scallions.
5. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and salsa. With a fork, gently stir the mixture so the cheese and potatoes are evenly distributed. Bake the frittata for 30-35 minutes, or until it’s set at the center and golden on top. Slice into wedges to serve.


Sincerely, Saundra D. Jones, CC
Chef/Owner Divine Cuisine Event Planning and Catering
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