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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Tasty Cheesy Frittata with Zucchini and Red Peppers

    Published: Jan 29, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 20 Comments

    My go-to diet--the one that I can stick to and works for me--is the South Beach Diet.  Because I love whole grains, lean meats, cheese and fresh fruits and veggies, it fits my taste buds and my lifestyle.  There are a few recipes that I love--even when I've completely fallen off the wagon. Today I'm sharing my all-time favorite low-carb breakfast--a cheesy frittata with zucchini, basil, and red peppers.  It is soooo good!  I'm seriously craving some while I'm typing.

    My all-time favorite breakfast -- Cheesy Frittata with Zucchini, Basil and Red Peppers! {Low Carb!} OneCreativeMommy.com

    Although this is a Phase I South Beach Diet recipe, I alter it slightly to fit ingredients that I usually have in my cupboard, and because I always add extra veggies!  Here's how I like it.

    Cheesy Frittata

    Serves 3 (Or 2--depending on how hungry you are!!!)

    Ingredients:

    • 2 teaspoons butter (or whatever butter substitute you prefer)
    • ½ cup onion, sliced
    • ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
    • 2 small plum tomatoes, diced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
    • 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
    • 4 eggs
    • ½ cup 1% fat cottage cheese
    • ¼ cup skim milk
    • 1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded

    Directions:

    1. Melt butter over low heat in an ovenproof 10" skillet.
    2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini and saute over medium-low heat until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender, 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and black pepper and stir to combine. Cook until the flavors are blended, 2 - 3 minutes, and remove from heat.
    3. Preheat the broiler, and combine eggs, cottage cheese and milk in a blender.  (I use my Blendtec.) Process until smooth, and pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.
    4. Cover and cook on medium low heat until the bottom is set and the top is still slightly wet, 2-3 minutes.
    5. Carefully place the skillet under the broiler and broil until the top is set, 2 - 3 minutes.
    6. Using an oven mitt, remove skillet from the oven and sprinkle the frittata with the grated cheese.  Broil until the cheese melts.
    7. Remove from oven.  *Very important!  Leave an oven mitt draped over the handle of the skillet.  The odds are that you (or someone else in your family) will forget that the skillet just came from the hot oven and try to grab the pan handle!  Trust me.  I know this from experience!
    8. Serve and enjoy!

    My all-time favorite breakfast -- Cheesy Frittata with Zucchini, Basil and Red Peppers! {Low Carb!} OneCreativeMommy.com

    I absolutely love this dish, and I have been know to eat it for lunch as well.  If you are curious, here's what I changed from the original recipe:  I used eggs instead of liquid egg substitute (I only use the substitute when I eat eggs every day), skim milk instead of condensed milk, and a whole zucchini instead of just a half a cup.  (And if you're wondering . . . this is definitely gluten-free!  If you aren't wondering . . . it's still gluten-free!  Sorry.  Family joke.)

    Enjoy!

    My all-time favorite breakfast -- Cheesy Frittata with Zucchini, Basil and Red Peppers! {Low Carb!} OneCreativeMommy.com

    Interested in more low-carb recipes?  Try these (images are linked):

    Gluten-Free-Cauliflower-Crust-Pizza-with-Feta-and-Swiss-Chard

    Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes {Reduced Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free} from OneCreativeMommy.com

    Looking for a guilt-free dessert for St. Patty's Day? Try Mock Lime Cheesecake! (Sugar-free and Low Carb)

    Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you'll be back soon.

    Heidi

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Jenna @ A Savory Feast

      April 22, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Mmmm sounds good! Breakfast is my favorite meal and I love finding new things to make for holidays and days off.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 22, 2014 at 9:25 pm

        Thanks, Jenna. I love breakfast, too. I hope you like this!

        Reply
    2. Haleigh DeRocher

      April 23, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 23, 2014 at 8:43 pm

        Thanks, Haleigh! It is!

        Reply
    3. Alli

      April 23, 2014 at 9:32 am

      I love zucchini and red peppers and frittatas are great for breakfast or dinner! Yours looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 23, 2014 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks, so much Alli, I hope you like it!

        Reply
    4. Joyce

      April 24, 2014 at 6:02 am

      Lovely photos - and I know I can trust you on how good this is! I have pinned it for later. One of my crazy quirks is that I won't buy zucchini during the "off season" because in late summer when people can't give it away there's more than enough to humanly use before it goes bad! That's when I'll sit here all day making and eating it! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        May 01, 2014 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks, Joyce. I may have already replied to this, but my site crashed and was restored. In the process, I lost any comments after Friday. Sorry if I reply twice. I love zucchini, but it dies every year in my garden! Maybe this year it will make it. Fingers crossed. Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Melissa @ Simply Sweets by Honeybee

      May 01, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      Oh my goodness this looks delicious. I had a dinner mishap and we ended up eating hot dogs. I wish I had this instead. I'm a yo-yo dieter. I start off good and then lose steam and end up gaining weight back. A meal like this doesn't look diet which makes it appealing. Thanks for sharing on Party in Your PJs :)

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        May 01, 2014 at 9:34 pm

        Melissa, you have to try it! It is sooooo yummy!

        Reply
    6. Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle

      May 01, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      This looks soooo yummy! I love eggs and veggies! I have never made a frittata, but you make it sound and look soooo easy! Thank you for linking up at Party in Your PJs....we love parting with you!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        May 01, 2014 at 9:35 pm

        Thanks, Kim. This is the only frittata recipe I've ever tried. I love it so much that I'm going to have to try some others. Congrats on your first party!

        Reply
    7. Marci Johnson

      May 01, 2014 at 7:24 pm

      Looks delicious!!! I must admit quiche is one of my most favorite things to eat... and this is like quiche.. only healthier!! A win win for me!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        May 01, 2014 at 9:36 pm

        Thanks, Marci. You've got to try it! You'll love it.

        Reply
    8. Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness

      May 01, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      This frittata looks good! My mom would really enjoy this actually, maybe I'll make it for Mother's Day brunch :)
      Thanks for linking up at Good Food Friday!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        May 01, 2014 at 11:51 pm

        Thanks so much, Shareba, and congrats on your first linky party!

        Reply
    9. Matt Robinson

      May 02, 2014 at 10:04 am

      All of my favs in one and like you, I would eat this for lunch as well. Heck, even dinner. Love this and thanks!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        May 04, 2014 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks, Matt. It's so good!

        Reply
    10. [email protected]

      May 03, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      I love frittatas and am always looking for new recipes! This looks awesome - love the veggies! Thanks for sharing at SNF, Heidi!!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        May 04, 2014 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks, Cathy. I always love your party.

        Reply

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