Swiss Chard Frittata in a Pita
| Ingredients |
| 4 |
eggs |
1 tbsp
(15 ml) |
water |
1 tsp
(5 ml) |
olive oil |
¼ cup
(175 ml) |
chopped onion |
½ tsp
(2 ml) |
minced garlic |
2 cups
(500 ml) |
packed chopped swiss chard |
2 tbsp
(25 ml) |
chopped fresh basil (or ½ tsp/2ml if dried) |
¼ cup
(50 ml) |
grated parmesan cheese |
2 small
(6"/15cm) |
pita breads |
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Yield: Serves 2
Method
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and water. Set aside.
- In a small (8-inch/20 cm) non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- Add onion and garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes
- Stir in chard and basil (it will cook down; if necessary, add it in 2 batches); cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until chard is wilted. Remove from pan; set aside.
- Wipe skillet and place over medium heat
- Add half of the chard mixture and half of the egg mixture. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned on the bottom but still not completely set on top
- Sprinkle with half of the cheese
- Flip frittata over; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned and completely set. Remove from pan and cut in half. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make second frittata.
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Cut pitas in half; place frittata halves inside each half.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (about 1¾ cups or 400 ml)
- 431 calories
- 27 g protein
- 17 g fat
- 43 g carbohydrate
- 4 g fibre
Excellent source of calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folacin, vitamin B12; Good source of vitamin B 6.
From Cook Great Food © 2000. Published by Robert Rose. Reprinted by permission of Dietitians of Canada
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