Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata for Diabetes Meal Plan

This cheddar and zucchini recipe is low calorie and very healthy for diabetics.

Ingredients

1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 4 eggs

1/2 cup finely shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

2 tbsps snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/8 tsp salt

2 tsps olive oil

12 ounces zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced

4 green onions, sliced

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 450. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, half of the parsley, the pepper, and salt. Set aside.

In a 9 to 10 inch ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and green onions, cook for 5 to 8 minutes or just until tender, stirring frequently.

Carefully pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Reduce heat to medium. As mixture sets, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet, lifting egg mixture so uncooked portion flows underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges about 5 minutes or until egg mixture is almost set (surface will be moist). Reduce heat as necessary to prevent overbrowning.

Place the skillet in the oven. Bake about 5 minutes or until the fittata is firm and the top is golden. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition per serving 1 wedge:

115 calories

5 grams fat

10 mg cholesterol

321 mg sodium

6 grams carbohydrates

1 gram fiber

11 grams of protein