Shiitake Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata with Smoked Salmon

Preparation time: 12 minutes

4 servings

Cooking time: 12 minutes

108 calories per serving, 32% from fat

RealAge effect if eaten 12 times a year:

RealAge–effect ingredients:

High in omega-3 fatty acids, this breakfast wonder makes your RealAge younger by 4.9 days.

Mushrooms, asparagus, egg whites, soy milk, salmon (healthy fat, healthy protein, B vitamins, including folate)

ingredients

Butter-flavored cooking oil spray

6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps sliced

6 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

5 large egg whites

1 large egg

3 tablespoons fat-free soy milk or milk

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 ounces smoked salmon, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

preparation

Heat an ovenproof, slope-sided, 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking oil spray. Add mushrooms and asparagus; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Preheat broiler. In a medium bowl, beat together egg whites, egg, milk, 1 tablespoon of the dill, the salt, and pepper. Stir in smoked salmon; pour mixture into skillet over vegetables; mix well. Press vegetables down into an even layer under the egg mixture. Cook without stirring until eggs are set on bottom, about 4 minutes (center will be wet). Transfer to broiler; broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 2 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges. Drop spoonfuls of sour cream on wedges, and sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon dill over frittata before serving.

substitutions: Crimini mushrooms may replace the shiitake mushrooms, but with some loss of flavor; lox that is not salty may replace smoked salmon.

tips: This dish keeps well. If there is any left over, take it on a picnic or have it for a snack.

nutritional analysis

Total fat (g) 3.9

Sodium (mg) 805

Vitamin A (RE) 77

Fat calories (kc) 35

Calcium (mg) 33

Beta-carotene (RE) 41

Cholesterol (mg) 63

Magnesium (mg) 27

Vitamin C (mg) 13

Saturated fat (g) 1.3

Zinc (mg) 0.8

Vitamin E (mg) 1.4

Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.7

Selenium (mcg) 36

Thiamin B1 (mg) 0.1

Monounsaturated fat (g) 1.4

Potassium (mg) 439

Riboflavin B2 (mg) 0.5

Fiber (g) 1.3

Flavonoids (mg) 0

Niacin B3 (mg) 3.6

Carbohydrates (g) 5.0

Lycopene (mg) 0

Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.20

Sugar (g) 1.3

Fish (oz) 1

Folic acid (mcg) 60

Protein (g) 13.7

Nuts (oz) 0

Vitamin B12 (mcg) 1.2

FOR LUNCH