Frittata with Leftover Greens

For this frittata with leftover greens recipe, leftover greens, such as Swiss chard, spinach, or kale, are perfect in this lovely breakfast frittata.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 118 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 5 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup cooked Swiss chard (thawed if frozen)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Beat eggs and egg whites together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whisk in parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly blended; set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook and stir until onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Add cooked Swiss chard; cook and stir until heated through. Pour in egg mixture, cover, and cook until edges of eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Cook in the preheated broiler until cheese is golden brown and center of frittata has set, about 2 minutes. Let stand before serving, 3 minutes.