Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Rating:
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Ricotta and Leek Frittata
With only 4 ingredients, this easy to make frittata is a real breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Directions
- Pre-heat broiler. Heat one tablespoon of butter in large oven proof skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chopped leeks for 3 minutes.
- Beat eggs. Combine eggs with 3 tablespoons of ricotta cheese, sauteed leeks, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat remaining tablespoon of butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- Place skillet under broiler for 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Use spatula to move frittata to plate. Cut into 3 wedges and serve.
- 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.
19 Aug 12 by member: Gwenndanis
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 276 calories in 1 serving of Ricotta and Leek Frittata. |
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Calorie break-down: 64% fat, 14% carbs, 22% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving Size 1 serving
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories from Fat 177
Calories 276
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| % Daily Values* |
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Total Fat
19.64g
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30% |
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Saturated Fat
9.161g
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46% |
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Polyunsaturated Fat
1.805g
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Monounsaturated Fat
6.316g
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Cholesterol
451mg
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150% |
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Sodium
219mg
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9% |
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Potassium
258mg
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Total Carbohydrate
9.6g
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3% |
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Dietary Fiber
1.1g
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4% |
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Sugars
3.13g
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Protein
15.15g
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| Vitamin A
35% |
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Vitamin C
12% |
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| Calcium
12% |
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Iron
18% |
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
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14%
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of RDI*
(276 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (14%)
Fat (64%)
Protein (22%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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