Breakfast frittata

Low Fat Recipes Breakfast frittata recipe

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Date Published:
14/05/2009

Just the ticket for breakfast, brunch or lunch! You can even pack up cold wedges of this delicious frittata to enjoy for a packed lunch or picnic

Serves 4

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
202kcals
9.7g fat (of which 2.5g is saturated)


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Ingredients

  • 75g small pasta shapes
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp skimmed milk
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Step 1

Breakfast frittata step 1

Cook the pasta shapes in lightly salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or according to pack instructions.

Step 2

Breakfast frittata step 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium-sized non-stick frying pan and cook the onion and pepper until soft - about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Breakfast frittata step 3

Drain the pasta, then add it to the frying pan. Turn the heat to low.

Step 4

Breakfast frittata step 4

Beat together the eggs, milk and herbs. Season with a little salt and pepper.

Step 5

Breakfast frittata step 5

Preheat the grill. Pour the egg mixture into the frying pan and cook on the hob over a medium heat to set the base, then transfer to the grill to set the surface. Cool for a few minutes, then slide out of the pan and cut into quarters.

Cook's tip:

Breakfast frittata tip

For lunch, serve the frittata with plenty of fresh green salad.

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