low carb diet
’ Healthy Low-Carb RecipeSaturday, May 1st, 2010
With all of the low-carb recipes floating around, there is no reason not to be eating healthy. “Good for you” food has never tasted better! And, many healthy foods can be very quick to prepare. Maybe you just do not have any healthy recipes. Well, that is about to change.
LOW-CARB ASPARAGUS, CANADIAN BACON, & CHEESE FRITTATA
5 Large eggs
4 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons milk
1/4 Teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 Teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces medium asparagus stalks (about 8), woody stems trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 medium slices Canadian bacon, coarsely chopped
1. Position oven rack in the upper part of oven and preheat the broiler.
2. Whisk eggs, 3 Tablespoons of cheese, milk, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and bacon; cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to Low.
4. Pour egg mixture into skillet, stirring gently to distribute filling evenly. Cover and cook until bottom sets, about 9 minutes.
5. Remove cover and sprinkle the last of Parmesan cheese over top. Place frittata under broiler for 1 minute, or until lightly browned on the top.
6. Let frittata set 5 minutes before unmolding. Slip out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
For added spice, add a pinch pf crushed red pepper.
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