Caramelized Onion & Potato Frittata

$1.56 total / $0.39 per serving

This meal utilizes several staple foods to make something out of nothing. It came about just like that. I didn't think we had anything to eat and the weather wasn't too great to run to the store, so I had to improvise. I'm glad I did because this super simple frittata is delicious and easy to make.

Nutritional Highlight: Eggs. Eggs often get a bad rap for their cholesterol content. Truth is, research indicates that eating eggs does not lead to heart disease. In fact, one Harvard study shows eating eggs may help reduce your risk for heart disease due to the protein content among other nutrients like Vitamins D and B-12, folate and riboflavin. So don't be afraid to eat the entire egg; yolks carry most of the additional nutrient content beyond protein. However, if you are someone already diagnosed with heart disease, it is smart to avoid any food with a substantial amount of cholesterol.

Caramelized Onion & Potato Frittata  (serves 4)

1/4 cup 1% milk
6 large eggs
1/4 cup parmesan
1 yellow onion, sliced into half moons
2 small potatoes, peeled and sliced into coins
vegetable oil

Spray a small saucepan with cooking spray. Caramelize onions in the small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low once onions start to brown and let them cook until they are a richer color of brown.

Meanwhile, pour approximately 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Line with cut potatoes in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 7 minutes on medium-high heat until golden. Flip and repeat. Once golden on both sides, transfer potatoes to a plate lined with a paper towel.

Whisk together the first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Line pan again with cooked potatoes, top with caramelized onions. Add egg mixture. Cook for about 2 minutes until the egg mixture thickens. Finish off in the oven for approximately 15 minutes until eggs are set. 

****Don’t forget the pan has been in the oven; keep the handle towards the back of the stove once removed****

Nutritional Analysis:

Per serving: 223 calories, 9.6g fat (3.8g saturated, 1.2g polyunsaturated, 3.6g monounsaturated), 19.6g carbohydrate, 15.1g protein. Extremely high in Vitamins B-12 and B-6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Riboflavin, and Selenium. Very high in Vitamins A and C, Folate, Iron, and Pantothenic Acid. Also high in Vitamin D, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Thiamin and Zinc.