Bacon & Veggie Frittata – WLS Recipes

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

April 22, 2014

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Bacon & Veggie Frittata – WLS Recipes

 

Fast low-carb breakfast: Bacon and Veggie Frittata. Weight Loss Surgery Approved!
Turkey Bacon and Veggie Frittata

Remember that Loaded Pizza with Cauliflower Crust??

Well I had a pile of leftover veggies from the toppings and just had to use them. Yellow squash, onions, mushrooms…they were even sliced already!

So I sautéed them in butter spray and created an awesome frittata. Added a little turkey bacon and cheese…just heavenly.…

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Fast low-carb breakfast: Bacon and Veggie Frittata. Weight Loss Surgery Approved!

Bacon & Veggie Frittata - WLS Recipes

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Oven Baked
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Steph Wagner
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • butter spray
  • 5 strips turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 F.
  • Meanwhile, heat a non-stick skillet to medium high heat. Add veggies and spray about 5 times with butter spray. Sauté a few minutes, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula.
  • In a bowl whisk eggs and add turkey bacon and cheese. Add egg mixture to the skillet. Cover and let cook until egg is almost set in the middle.
  • Move skillet to oven for about 4 minutes. Remove from oven, remove lid and using a rubber spatula remove frittata to a plate (leaving in the skillet will continue to cook the egg).
  • Slice into 6 pieces and serve.

Notes

**Reduce fat content by using egg substitute instead of eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Bacon & Veggie Frittata - WLS Recipes
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 162mg7%
Potassium 162mg5%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 381IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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