Frittata with Spinach, Potatoes, and Leeks

Make the leek mixture and cook the potatoes a day ahead. Or use store-bought diced cooked potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes), whisk the eggs, combine everything, and bake the morning of the brunch.

YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)
COURSE: Breakfast/Brunch, Main Dishes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large)
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
2 cups cooked, peeled red potato (about 3/4 pound)
Cooking spray
1 1/2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leek; sauté 4 minutes. Add spinach; sauté 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Place mixture in a colander, pressing until barely moist.

Combine milk, basil, salt, pepper, eggs, and egg whites; stir well with a whisk. Add leek mixture and potato. Pour into a 10-inch round ceramic baking dish or pie plate coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and top with cheese. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until center is set.

Preheat broiler.

Broil frittata 4 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
Calories: 185
Calories from fat: 35%
Fat: 7.1g
Saturated fat: 3g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
Protein: 12.5g
Carbohydrate: 18.9g
Fiber: 2.8g
Cholesterol: 150mg
Iron: 3mg
Sodium: 429mg
Calcium: 176mg