This is a very simple, very healthy egg white fritatta dish that comes together in a curiously tasty way. I honestly didn’t have the highest of expectations of this dish in the taste department, considering that I composed it focusing on the nutritional components, and not with taste in mind. So imagine my surprise when my eleven year old son chowed down on his slice (which I served for dinner and not breakfast, just for funsies) and immediately asked for more! He then proceeded to polish off half of the whole fritatta and exclaimed that it was in his “top 5 favorite” things that I’ve ever served him. Incredible! Turns out it’s possible to have ultra-clean ingredients come together in inexplicably delicious ways. Enjoy! (for breakfast or for dinner...)
4 cups spinach
olive oil spray
½ cup roasted red bell pepper (from jar), diced
½ teaspoon Garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
sea salt
2 cups egg white
fresh ground pepper
Place an inch of water in a large oven-proof skillet. Bring to a boil Add the spinach and wilt for 2 minutes. Remove the spinach and place on a paper towel. Squeeze out excess water. Chop the spinach.
Wipe out the skillet and place over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, garlic, thyme and a sprinkle of sea salt. Sauté for 3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Place the egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk for a couple of minutes until lightly frothy and add in a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix in the spinach and red pepper mixture.
Preheat the broiler. Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Apply a light spray of olive oil to the skillet. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, turning the pan to evenly distribute. Shake the pan gently and use a spatula to lift the edges of the frittata, to let eggs run underneath.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes, shaking the pan gently a few times. Once the eggs are almost fully set remove from heat.
Place the frittata under the broiler for up to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, then cut into pieces and serve. Enjoy!
Calories: 79
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Sodium: 201mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Sugar: 2g