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Menu title: 5 A Day



5 A Day: Eat 5 to 9 Fruits and Vegetables

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Red Pepper Frittata
Ingredients Directions

2 tsp. olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups of egg substitute
2 red bell peppers, chopped
½ cup onions, chopped

  • In a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat, warm 1 tsp. oil.
  • Add the red peppers, celery, onions, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl lightly whisk together the egg substitute, parsley, oregano and black pepper.
  • Stir in the vegetable mixture.
  • In the same frying pan over medium heat warm the remaining 1 tsp. oil.
  • Add the egg mixture and cook until brown around the edges.
  • Cover the pan and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
  • Sprinkle the frittata with the Parmesan.
  • Place the pan about 5” from the heat and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve cut into wedges.
  • Makes 4 servings.


This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Recipe provided by Prevention Magazine.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 118, Calories from Fat 27, Protein 13g, Carbohydrates 9g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Fat 3g, Calories from Fat 24%, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 296mg.



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