Squash Blossom Frittata

By mrslopes

Squash blossoms are usually stuffed with cheese and fried. Delicious, yes, but this frittata is faster and a whole lot healthier.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup (1 oz.) crumbled goat cheese
• 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup minced shallot
• 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
• 6 squash blossoms, stems and stamens removed

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat broiler. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, and cheese in bowl; season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tbs. oil in 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, and saute 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add zucchini; saute 2 minutes. Stir zucchini mixture into egg mixture. Add squash blossoms to skillet, and saute 30 seconds. Remove squash blossoms from skillet.
3. Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil in same skillet over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture to skillet. Arrange squash blossoms in circle on top. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until set.
4. Uncover skillet, and transfer to oven. Broil 3 minutes, or until top of frittata is golden. Slide frittata onto cutting board, and slice into 8 wedges.