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Easy Walnut and Pasta Frittata
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By The Fine Folks at the California Walnut Board
Posted October 29th, 2008
Servings: 8
Author Notes:

Spaghetti adds unique texture to this flavorful frittata with a combination of garlic, fresh broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and walnuts.

Did you know that walnuts are one of the healthiest foods you can eat?  Walnuts are the only nut that contain a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids. No other nut even comes close.  Eating a handful of walnuts every day is one small step you can take to protect your heart.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration even approved a qualified health claim for walnuts, the first ever for a whole food.  Here walnuts pair with chicken strips for a great snack or appetizer.

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced
non-stick cooking spray
4 whole eggs
4 egg whites
5 ounces spaghetti, cooked according to package directions (leftover is okay)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup small broccoli florets, blanched
2 tablespoons oil-free sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated and diced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup California walnut halves and pieces
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

In a small non-stick pan coated with cooking spray, sauté garlic over medium heat until lightly browned.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and egg whites. Stir in spaghetti, garlic, salt, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of the walnuts. Mix well.

Coat a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Over medium-low heat, add the egg mixture and flatten over the pan with a spatula. Top egg mixture with remaining walnuts. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook 10-12 minutes until the eggs are set. Uncover pan and place in pre-heated oven for an additional 3-5 minutes as needed to set top.

Nutrition information per serving:
141 calories, 9g protein, 9g carbohydrates, 1g dietary fiber, 8g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 109mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium



 

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