Super Simple Veggie Frittata

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Here's one of my faves that I make for breakfast when we have guests or for a quick and light dinner.  After the recipe I give you some meal ideas for winter and summer.  

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MICROWAVE VEGGIE FRITTATA

1 Tbl butter

1/2 c. chopped red onion

1/2 c. chopped green pepper

1/2 c. chopped red pepper

1/2 c. chopped fresh broccoli

1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

4 eggs, lightly beaten

• Place the butter in a glass pie plate and cover.
• Microwave for about 25 seconds or until butter is melted.  Take a spatula and smooth the butter over the entire pie plate bottom.
• Add the veggies and cook on high for 1 minute.
• Add the cheese to top of veggies then pour the eggs over the top.
• Sprinkle with a dash of ground black pepper if desired.
• Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
• Let stand for about 3 minutes.
• Cut into wedges.

NOTE:  this recipe serves 4 people.  Just double the recipe for more and use 2 pie plates dividing up the ingredients.

MENU IDEAS

SUMMER:  In the summer months, I tend to make this for a quick, nutritious breakfast.  I pair it with fresh grapefruit or fresh melon salad which includes:  watermelon cut into chunks, Cantaloupe balled, honeydew melon cut into chunks, fresh raspberries and/or blueberries,  and a drizzle of grapefruit or orange juice over the entire bowl.  Stir and voila.....an easy, nutritious breakfast.

WINTER:  During the school year,  I tend to cook this on evenings when we have activities to rush to after dinner/work.

I make the recipe above plus include a tossed salad and garlic bread or honey biscuits.

PLEASE NOTE:  for those of you who eat pork:  you can also add in a half cup of chopped, cooked ham or a 1/4 c. of chopped cooked bacon.

ENJOY!!!!

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