Protein Packed Frittata

Protein Packed Frittata

INGREDIENTS: (*4 servings)

• 1/2 cup red & green bell peppers (mixed)

• 1/2 medium onion, chopped

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 8 eggs

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 2 TBSP fresh parsley (optional)

• 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)

• 2 cups spinach,chopped

• 3 TBSP bacon bits

• 3/4 cup cottage cheese (optional but adds more protein)
  
  *Shredded cheese (optional for topping)
  *Avocado 🥑 (optional for topping)
  

DIRECTIONS:

1.      Sauté peppers & onion w/1 tsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Then set aside.
        2.      Beat eggs in separate bowl & fold in salt, pepper, parsley, basil, spinach, bacon bits, & cottage cheese. Then add to skillet.
        3.      Cook in skillet on medium heat until set just around edges. (1-2 min)
        4.      Pop skillet in oven & cook for 400° 15-20 min
        5.      Remove & cut into 4 slices. Top with shredded cheese and/or avocado 🥑 if desired.

Joy’s notes—-

*You can totally switch up the veggies in this to your liking—-think omelette but baked! (Asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, green onions, etc would all be amazing!)
*Drizzle the top with/olive oil for a finishing touch + more healthy fats!
*This pairs perfectly w/fresh peaches 🍑, nectarines or any fruit of choice.
*Add sautéed kale 🥬 on the side for more veggies!!