Rhyming Zucchini Ricotta Frittata (With Sausage)

Ingredients

• 2-3 ounces breakfast sausage, casing removed & crumbled
• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 4 large eggs
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or about 3 tsp dried)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped (or about 2 tsp dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, choppedl (or about 1 tsp dried)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat broiler.

2. 2

   In a medium ovenproof skillet, over medium-high heat, brown sausage meat. Drain grease.

3. 3

   Add zucchini & green onion; cook about 4 mins, stirring, until zucchini is just tender.

4. 4

   Add garlic & sauté about 30 seconds, until fragrant; season with 1st amount of salt. Transfer veggies to a bowl & let cool for 10 minutes

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, whisk eggs & egg whites. Add ricotta, parmesan, parsley, chives, basil, pepper & remaining salt; whisk until smooth.Stir in cooked vegetables & sausage.

6. 6

   Wipe out same skillet & reduce heat to medium-low. Add olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Pour in egg mixture, shaking pan to distribute evenly.

7. 7

   Cook 5 - 7 mins until edges are set & frittata is browned on the bottom,.

8. 8

   Place skillet under broiler on bottom rack. Broil 2 – 3 mins until top of frittata is set.