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Yields:
3 serving(s)
Preparation Time:
5 mins
Cooking Time:
15 mins
Meal type:
Breakfast
Rating:
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by member: NancyJohnson

Ricotta and Leek Frittata

With only 4 ingredients, this easy to make frittata is a real breakfast treat.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pre-heat broiler. Heat one tablespoon of butter in large oven proof skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chopped leeks for 3 minutes.
  2. Beat eggs. Combine eggs with 3 tablespoons of ricotta cheese, sauteed leeks, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Heat remaining tablespoon of butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add egg mixture and stir for about 1 minute until the eggs start to form cuds. Cook for another minute. The egg mixture should be set on the bottom but still wet on top.
  5. Place skillet under broiler for 2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Use spatula to move frittata to plate. Cut into 3 wedges and serve.
  7. Note: to make lower in fat, use a cooking spray like Pam to sauté leeks and low fat or fat free ricotta cheese.
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not bad, but needs some garlic and maybe some spices like thyme/rosemary or asian spices to give it some flavour.
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19 Aug 12 by member: Gwenndanis
Sorry 6.5 net carbs
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23 Jul 08 by member: NancyJohnson

     
 

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Nutritional Summary:

There are 276 calories in 1 serving of Ricotta and Leek Frittata.
Calorie Breakdown: 64% fat, 14% carbs, 22% prot.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
per serve
per serve
Energy
1155 kj
276 kcal
Protein
15.15g
Carbohydrates
9.6g
Sugar
3.13g
Fat
19.64g
Saturated Fat
9.161g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.805g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.316g
Cholesterol
451mg
Fibre
1.1g
Sodium
219mg
Potassium
258mg
14%
of RDI*
(276 cal)
14% RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (14%)
 
Fat (64%)
 
Protein (22%)
*Based on an RDI of 2000 calories

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