Broccoli and Feta Frittata

6 servings

Ingredients:

1/3 cup onion, diced

6 oz frozen broccoli, thawed

4 large eggs

6 egg whites

1 cup 2% cottage cheese

6 oz light feta, crumbled

1 tbsp greek seasoning

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare an 8"x 8" square pan by lightly spraying it with oil. Set aside.

Heat a lightly sprayed nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 4 minutes.

Add thawed broccoli, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes longer. Add to the prepared pan. Set aside.

Add the eggs, egg whites and cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until the cottage cheese is broken down.

Pour egg mixture over onion-broccoli mixture, stir to combine, then dot surface with feta.

Sprinkle the greek seasoning on top.

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until eggs are cooked through.

Cut into 6 pieces and serve hot or at room temperature.

Suggested Serving: Serve with ham, sausage or back bacon.

Variations:

Broccoli and Mozza Frittata - substitute the light feta with light mozzarella and the greek seasoning with italian seasoning.

Zucchini and Mozza Frittata - substitute the broccoli with shredded zucchini and the light feta with light mozzarella and the greek seasoning with italian seasoning.

Broccoli and Goat Cheese Frittata - substitute the light feta with light goat cheese.

Summer Squash and Goat Cheese Frittata - substitute the light feta with light goat cheese, the brocolli with summer squash (sliced into half moons) and the greek seasoning with dried thyme.

Spanakopita Frittata - substitute the broccoli with thawed frozen spinach and add 1 tsp minced garlic as well as 2 sliced green onions.

Spinach and Parmesan Frittata - substitute the broccoli with thawed frozen spinach, the 6 oz of light feta with 3 oz shredded parmesan and add 1 tsp minced garlic as well as 0.5 oz each of chopped red pepper and red onion.

Spinach, Sun Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Frittata - substitute the broccoli with thawed frozen spinach, the 6 oz of light feta with 3 oz goat cheese crumbles and add 1 tsp minced garlic as well as 3 chopped sun dried tomato halves.

Spinach, Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Frittata - substitute the broccoli with thawed frozen spinach and 4 sun dried tomato halves (re-hydrated and chopped). Substitute the 6 oz of light feta with 6 oz light mozzarella, the greek seasoning with italian seasoning and add 1 tsp minced garlic as well.

Kale and Cheese Frittata - substitute the broccoli with thawed frozen kale. Substitute the 6 oz of light feta with 6 oz light tex mex cheese.