Description
Light Swiss Chard Frittata – At first bite you’ll love the sweet caramelized onions in combination with the savory flavors from the Swiss chard, eggs and cheese.
Yield: 6servings | Serving Size: 1/6 slice
Ingredients
4large eggs
4large egg whites
1/4cupgrated Swiss Cheese
1/2bunch Swish Chard, 6 1/2 cups, washed well
1large white onion, sliced thin
2tspwhipped butter
kosher salt and fresh pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- In a medium bowl combine eggs, egg whites, cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Separate the stems from the leaves of the chard. Dice the stem into small pieces.
Roll the leaves up and slice into thin ribbons, about an 1/8-inch thick.
- Heat a 10-inch skillet on low heat; melt half of the butter and add the onions with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Slowly cook the onions, stirring occasionally until the onions become translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Bring the heat up to medium and cook until the onions caramelize. Set the onions aside.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add remaining butter and add the chard stems. Cook about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chard leaves to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low; pour egg mixture into the skillet and add caramelized onions, salt and pepper and mix well to blend.
- Reduce heat to low and cook until the edges set, about 6-8 minutes.
- Once the bottom and edges set, place in the oven and bake until completely set through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place a dish over the pan; flip onto the plate. Cut into wedges and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 slice, Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 130mg, Sodium: 446mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 2g
