Vegetarian Frittata

Healthy, light and delicious is the perfect way to describe this dish. It is full of belly filling fiber, loaded with protein, and tons of vitamins from all the veggies.

Vegetarian Frittata

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp ghee (for ovo-vegetarians, use another spoon of olive oil)
• 1 leak, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 2 roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 7 eggs, lightly whisked
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese

DIRECTIONS

• STEP 1. Preheat oven to 370 F.
• STEP 2. Heat olive oil and ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, onion, jalapeño and and the green bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.
• Step 3. Add the mushrooms and sauté for a minute. Add the peppers, spinach, salt, pepper and sauté for another minutes until spinach is wilted.
• STEP 4. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork and add the cheese. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir so it is all spread out evenly.
• STEP 5. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. If you prefer the eggs softer then bake for 8 minutes, if you like them well done then bake for 10 minutes.
• STEP 6. Let the frittata rest for 5-10 minutes and serve.