Classic Italian Frittata

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 tbs water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 1/2 cups mushroom slices
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper.

2. Place a large ovenproof non stick skillet over medium heat. Add the oilve oil and heat for about 20 seconds, then add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften. Add the garlic thyme and zucchini for 3-4 minutes longer. Add the mushrooms and cook the entire vegie mixture for 2-3 minutes.

3. Reduce then heat to low and add eggs. As cooking, push the cooked eggs to the center, gently allowing the uncooked eggs to flow to the outside edges. Continue to cook over medium-low heat until eggs are almost set.

4. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the eggs and place under preheated broiler for about 3 minutes or until eggs are completely set and cheese browns up a bit.