Guess what? You DON’T have to sacrifice taste when eating healthy. I’m here to tell you this EASY Skinny Vegetable Frittata made with egg whites is delicious AND satisfying!
I normally don’t cook with egg whites a lot, but a lot of you said you were looking for healthy, easy recipes. Well here you go and I’m in love with this recipe, so thanks.
The vegetables I used in this frittata were peppers and onions. I also added mushrooms because I absolutely LOVE them and add them to just about anything I can.
You can use diced tomatoes, spinach, asparagus… the opportunities are endless in what you can throw together to make this beast of a healthy breakfast happen. And with minimal cook time… well, that’s just the icing on the cake.
You can also make this frittata even “skinnier” by using low-fat cheese, too. It is perfect for a weekend brunch… especially when there’s a mimosa involved.
Need more skinny recipe inspiration? Try my lower fat versions of broccoli cheddar soup and scalloped potatoes.
Enjoy!
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Skinny Vegetable Frittata
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Description
You can’t go wrong with this easy and healthy egg white frittata prepared with your favorite veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup egg whites (egg whites from about 6 or 7 large eggs)
- ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- ⅛ cup sliced onion
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- 2 heaping tablespoons canned mushrooms (drained)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and desired amounts of salt and black pepper. Add shredded cheese and gently stir to combine.
- Grease a cast iron skillet. Cook onions in skillet over medium heat until tender (about 2 minutes). Pour egg white mixture into skillet. Place vegetables into egg white mixture.
- Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat on the stove top, or until edges of frittata are set. Remove from stove top and transfer to your preheated oven to cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until egg whites are set and cooked.
- Garnish with parsley, if desired
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: vegetable frittata with egg whites
Adapted from Laaloosh.com
Jennifer V says
This was absolutely delicious. I used real mushrooms and Unexpected Cheddar from Trader Joes. This will be one of my favorites.
★★★★★
Amy says
Thank you Jennifer, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
I can’t tell you how important my runs are to my well-being. Keep it up and you’ll get your endurance back pretty quickly. I can totally relate though. If I miss a week it’s like I’ve lost everything but then it’s back after a couple of workouts. Lovin’ this frittata. It’s surprising how tasty you can make egg whites with a few simple additions. Pretty and healthy!