Asparagus frittata~

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¾ pounds Fresh Asparagus Spears OR
1 pack 10 oz Frozen Cut Asparagus
Eggs
¾ cup Lo-fat Cottage Cheese
2 teaspoons Prepared Mustard
⅛ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Pepper
1 cup Sliced Fresh Mushrooms
1 small Tomato -- cut in wedges

Directions

Cook fresh asparagus spears in a small amount of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or till crisp-tender; drain. Reserve 3 spears for garnish; cut remaining asparagus into 1" pieces. Or, cook frozen asparagus according to package directions; drain. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl beat eggs till foamy. Beat in cottage cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper; set aside. Spray a 10" ovenproof skillet with Pam. Cook mushrooms over medium heat till just tender. Stir in asparagus pieces. Pour egg mixture over mushrooms and asparagus (if using fresh asparagus, arrange the 3 reserved spears on top.) Cook mixture over low heat about 5 minutes or till mixture bubbles slightly and begins to set around edges. Bake frittata, uncovered, in a 400 deg F oven about 10 minutes or till set. Garnish each serving with tomato.

Per serving: 183 calories, 18 g protein, 7 g carbohydratyes, 10 g fat, 416 mg cholesterol, 375 mg sodium, 463 mg potassium.

Recipe By : Better Homes and Gardens, "Diet Recipe Card Library" From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 05-02-95 (160) Fido: Recipes

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