Breakfast is a great opportunity to get some fiber, which is good for diabetes as it fills you up without raising blood sugar levels. Try this simple frittata recipe with added veggies --- courgette, carrots and tomatoes to keep your energy levels up all day!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small Onion Cut into small wedges
- 2 Cloves garlic Minced
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Egg Whites Only
- 85 g Courgette Trimmed and grated
- 100 g Carrot Medium, Peeled and Grated
- Dash Salt & Pepper
- 1 tbsp Basil Fresh for Garnish
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Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Beat the whole eggs and egg whites together in a bowl, and then pour into the pan. Use a spatula to pull the egg mixture from the sides in the pan into the center. Cook on low heat for another 5 minutes or so.
- Once the base is set, add the grated courgette and carrots with the tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and continue to cook over low heat until the eggs are set to personal preference.
- Sprinkle with the shredded basil. Cut the frittata into quarters and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Courgette, Carrot & Tomato Frittata Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 161mg
7%
Potassium 244mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 7g
14%
Vitamin A
90%
Vitamin C
15%
Calcium
4%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
