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Zucchini Tomato Frittata

Frittata is Italian for omelet, and this one is packed full of veggies. Egg substitute and low-fat cheese lighten it up, making for a healthy morning meal.

—KIM SOSEBEE CLEVELAND, GA

PREP: 20 MIN. COOK: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

1 cup boiling water

1/2 cups egg substitute

1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese

2 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup sliced zucchini

1 cup fresh broccoli florets

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

2 teaspoons canola oil

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. Place tomatoes in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg substitute, cottage cheese, onions, basil, pepper flakes and reserved tomatoes; set aside.

3. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the zucchini, broccoli and red pepper in oil until tender. Reduce heat; top with reserved egg mixture. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until nearly set.

4. Uncover skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

PER SERVING 138 cal., 4 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 6 mg chol., 484 mg sodium, 11 g carb., 3 g fiber, 15 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.