Healthy & Delicious: Frittata with Mushrooms, Bacon, and Parmesan

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Healthy & Delicious: Frittata with Mushrooms, Bacon, and Parmesan
30 min.
4
141kcal

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Start your day on a deliciously healthy note with our Frittata featuring mushrooms, bacon, and Parmesan! This gluten-free dish is not only quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes, but it's also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, brunch, or even a light lunch.

Imagine the savory aroma of crispy bacon mingling with the earthy scent of sautéed mushrooms and onions, creating a rich flavor base that is hard to resist. The combination of egg whites and whole eggs results in a fluffy texture, while the Parmesan cheese adds a delightful creaminess that elevates each bite. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or simply treating yourself to a wholesome morning meal, this frittata is sure to impress.

With only 141 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Plus, it's a fantastic way to sneak in some veggies and protein into your diet. The fusion of flavors and textures in this dish makes it as satisfying as it is nutritious. So, grab your skillet and get ready to whip up a delightful frittata that will leave your taste buds singing and your body feeling great!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 cups mushrooms sliced chopped
  •  egg whites 
  •  eggs 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • broiler

Directions

  1. In a medium oven-proof skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy.
  2. Remove to a plate with a paper towel to drain.
  3. Add onion and mushroom to pan.
  4. Saute until onion is soft and moisture from mushrooms is mostly evaporated, 10-12 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low or low and spread vegetables out evenly in pan.
  5. Preheat broiler.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, and salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Pour evenly over mushrooms and onions.
  8. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over egg mixture. Cook until top just begins to set, 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Crumble bacon and sprinkle evenly over egg mixture. Broil until top is fully set, 2 to 4 minutes.
  10. Remove carefully and quickly cut into four equal pieces.
  11. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein35.88%
Fat52.96%
Carbs11.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.5
Glycemic Load
0.74
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.7282609900703%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.4kcal
7.07%
Fat:8.29g
12.76%
Saturated Fat:3.2g
20.03%
Carbohydrates:3.93g
1.31%
Net Carbohydrates:3.21g
1.17%
Sugar:2.01g
2.24%
Cholesterol:93.35mg
31.12%
Sodium:475.3mg
20.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.64g
25.28%
Selenium:22.82µg
32.61%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.12%
Phosphorus:146.44mg
14.64%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.77%
Calcium:96.26mg
9.63%
Vitamin B3:1.85mg
9.24%
Potassium:276.29mg
7.89%
Copper:0.16mg
7.83%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.82%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.34%
Folate:22.51µg
5.63%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.48%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.46%
Magnesium:17.08mg
4.27%
Iron:0.75mg
4.17%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.91%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.48%
Vitamin A:172.63IU
3.45%
Fiber:0.73g
2.9%
Vitamin C:2.24mg
2.71%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
2%