Zucchini Frittata

This frittata hits the spot without being too heavy. I like to prepare it with sharp cheddar cheese for an extra flavor punch.

—AMY CRANE SWARTZ CREEK, MI

PREP: 25 MIN. BAKE: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons olive oil

6 egg whites

3 eggs

1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/3 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

1. Toss zucchini with flour. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender and lightly browned. Remove from the heat.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, yogurt, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and remaining cheddar cheese.

3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

PER SERVING 238 cal., 12 g fat (6 g sat. fat), 185 mg chol., 552 mg sodium, 13 g carb., 3 g fiber, 19 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.