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Summer Squash Frittata - (video)

As you read the title of this post you are probably thinking, "Summer Squash at the end of October?  Hmmm, a little out of season, no?"

And to this I respond....

Well, yeah... sorta, I mean technically yes BUT summer squash (aka zucchini) is always available at the grocery store (we're talkin' all year round) SO on a not-so-technical level, summer squash still works (even if we ARE nearly rounding the corner of November!).

What can I say, I've been marching to the beat of  different drummer lately and this new drummer has a really slow pace!!  For example, we shot this video when I was about five months preggo  (Katie is four months now) and have just finally got it edited and ready to post!  S-L-O-W.

Whew... as wonderful as a baby can be, these little buggers are CRAZY time consuming!! 


BACK TO THE VIDEO...
Even though I'm using summer flavors in this video, I urge you to just take the basic technique of making the frittata and then add whatever veggies and herbs you have on hand.  By doing this you can make this recipe idea work no matter what time of year it is!

For example, to capture some real fall flavors you could try butternut squash and sage OR sweet potato and rosemary.  Actually, you could even try zucchini with some thyme and carrots if you wanted to keep with the squash theme.

Whatever flavor combo you choose, frittatas are a great make-ahead-meal because they work well hot, cold, and at room temperature SO you can always make one and leave it in the fridge for a quick breakfast, lunch OR dinner (so flexible is the frittata, no?).

SO enough reading already... let's get to the video!!  Enjoy:).

Summer Squash Frittata - (video)

Ingredients

3 cups of summer squash, cut into bite size pieces

1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved

¼ cup of feta cheese, crumbled

3 tbsp of fresh chopped mint

2 eggs

4 egg whites

¼ cup of skim milk

1 tsp of olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400.

 

Combine eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.  Add mint and feta cheese to egg mixture and gently stir.  Set aside.

 

Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.  Add zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.  Add tomatoes, salt and pepper.  Give it all a stir and shut off the heat.

 

Pour the egg, herb, and cheese mixture over your veggies and pop the pan into the oven for 20 minutes or until the eggs are set.  Enjoy!

 

Serves 4.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 131 Total Fat: 5.8g; Saturated Fat: 2.2g; Cholesterol: 116mg; Sodium: 354mg; Carbohydrate: 6.1g; Dietary Fiber: 1.3g; Sugars: 2.4g; Protein: 13g

Other recipes you may enjoy:
Salmon and Dill Frittata
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Frittata
Spinach Frittata from Simply Recipes
Turkey sand Zucchini Skillet
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Want to learn a little more about Summer Squash? Check out my "Summer Squash 101" video.

Comments

Luis Márquez :

Great Dani..¡, as usual clean, simple, d´lishes.. thanx.

jeanie :

dani dear,
HOME RUN!!! i'm sending this around to all my college and grad sch. kids. they will love it! and since i'm going vegetarian four nights a week (his nibs gets home sooooo late, and i cannot digest heavy meals late) i'll add this to my repertoire! thnx!

bree :

you are a life savor, it was because of your videos that I have become inspired to eat more veggys.

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