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 Onion, Bacon and Spinach Frittata

 

A lowfat, low-calorie brunch item... very flavorful!
 

2 slices 

 

turkey bacon, chopped

 

¼ tsp 

 

pepper

 

¼ tsp 

 

nutmeg

 

5 large 

 

egg whites, beaten

 

1 large 

 

egg, beaten

 

1 ½ cups 

 

sweet Vidalia onions, thinly sliced

 

2 Tbs 

 

water

 

¼ tsp 

 

sugar

 

4 cups 

 

torn fresh spinach

 

¼ cup 

 

shredded mozzarella cheese

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2

Cook chopped bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.

3

In large bowl, combine bacon, pepper, nutmeg, egg whites and egg. Stir well and set aside.

4

Add onion to skillet; cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add water and sugar. Sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender and golden brown. Add spinach; cover and cook 2 minutes, or until spinach wilts. Gently stir in egg mixture and spread evenly in bottom of skillet. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until almost set.

5

Wrap handle of skillet with foil; place skillet in the oven, and bake for 5 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake one more minute.

 

Servings: 4

Yield: One large frittata, sliced into four pieces

 

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