Baked Broccoli Frittata

By KathyCooks

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cups finely chopped broccoli
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 6 eggs
• 2 egg whites

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil and butter in a wide non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until onion begins to soften (about 3 minutes).

2. Stir in garlic, parsley, broccoli, and basil. Continue cooking, stirring often, until broccoli is bright green (about 3 minutes).

3. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the cheese.

4. In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg whites until well blended. Stir in broccoli mixture.

5. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the broccoli mixture into the dish. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

6. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven until frittata is firm in center when touched (about minutes).