Linguine Frittata With Greens

Health score
23%
Linguine Frittata With Greens
37 min.
4
251kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your morning meal with a dish that's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients? Look no further than this delectable Linguine Frittata with Greens! Perfect for brunch gatherings or a hearty breakfast at home, this wholesome frittata combines the comforting flavors of tender linguine and savory collard greens, all encased in a fluffy, egg-based delight.

This recipe is versatile, allowing for easy customization based on your favorite greens or cheeses. The inclusion of leeks adds a fragrant sweetness, while the blend of Parmesan and mozzarella results in a luxurious cheesy texture that will leave everyone wanting more. Plus, with each serving tipping the scales at only 251 calories, you can indulge without guilt!

In just 37 minutes, you can whip up this impressive dish that serves four, ensuring there's plenty to share—or to keep for yourself throughout the week. Whether you're enjoying it in the morning sunshine or savoring it as a quick lunch, this frittata is guaranteed to satisfy and energize. Start your day on the right foot with this deliciously nutritious Linguine Frittata with Greens!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons butter divided
  • 10 ounce collard greens frozen with water squeezed out thawed chopped
  • 1.5 cups pasta hot cooked uncooked ( 4 ounces pasta)
  • large equivalent egg substitute 
  • large egg whites 
  • 0.3 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper black
  • cup leek thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup milk 1% low-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Coat a large ovenproof skillet with cooking spray, and melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium heat.
  2. Add leek, and saut 4 minutes or until softened. Set aside.
  3. Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in linguine, collards, and reserved leek.
  4. Melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter in skillet over low heat.
  5. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cover and cook 10 minutes or until the top is set. Meanwhile, heat broiler.
  6. Sprinkle frittata with mozzarella, and broil 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein28.2%
Fat29.86%
Carbs41.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.88
Glycemic Load
8.56
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.117826057517%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
6.79mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.32kcal
12.57%
Fat:8.43g
12.97%
Saturated Fat:4.66g
29.14%
Carbohydrates:26.65g
8.88%
Net Carbohydrates:22.35g
8.13%
Sugar:3.03g
3.37%
Cholesterol:25.4mg
8.47%
Sodium:642.48mg
27.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.92g
35.84%
Vitamin K:321.8µg
306.48%
Vitamin A:4189.92IU
83.8%
Calcium:434.43mg
43.44%
Selenium:29.76µg
42.51%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.2%
Vitamin C:27.7mg
33.57%
Folate:114.32µg
28.58%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.05%
Phosphorus:223.08mg
22.31%
Fiber:4.3g
17.2%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.32%
Magnesium:49.85mg
12.46%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.6%
Potassium:348.3mg
9.95%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.48%
Iron:1.68mg
9.33%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.04%
Copper:0.13mg
6.7%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.48%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.86%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.67%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.16%
Source:My Recipes