Low Fat Italian Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise

-- and thinly sliced

1 medium red onion, chopped

--1/2 cup

1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper

-- or green

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

-- or cooking oil

6 egg whites

1 egg

1 cup skim milk

1/4 teaspoon dried italian seasoning, crushed

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

Cook zucchini, onion, sweet pepper, and garlic in hot oil in a medium skillet till onion is tender.

Combine egg whites, whole egg, milk, and Italian seasoning in a medium mixing bowl; mix well.

Stir in cooked vegetables.

Pour into four individual (about 4 1/2inch-diameter) quiche dishes or shallow casseroles.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till set.

Sprinkle each serving with mozzarella cheese.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 114 cal.

, 5 g total fat (2 g sat.

fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate.

, 1 g dietary fiber, 11 g pro.

Daily Value: 18% vitamin.

A, 42% vitamin.

C, 11% calcium.

Food exchanges: 1 meat, 1/2 fat.

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