From Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites, the Moosewood Collective
Serves 4
1 lb. Swiss chard 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 cup chopped onions 2 tsp. Olive oil 6 egg whites 2 whole eggs 3 Tbs. Chopped fresh basil 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper 1 medium tomato, sliced grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Wash the Swiss chard, remove and discard the large stems, and finely chop the leaves. In a 10 to 12 inch nonstick skillet, sauté the garlic and onions in 1 teaspoon of the oil for 3 minutes on medium heat. Add the Swiss chard, stir, cover, lower the heat, and cook for a bout 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and drain the Swiss chard if juicy.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, eggs, basil, salt, and pepper until blended. Stir in the sautéed Swiss chard. Coat the bottom of the skillet with the remaining tsp. Of oil and return it to medium heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in the Swiss chard-egg mixture and arrange the tomato slices on top. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the edges are firm and the bottom is golden and beginning to brown. Place a large, flat plate or pizza pan over the skillet and flip the skillet over so that the frittata falls onto the plate. Slide the frittata back into the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until the eggs are fully cooked. Serve immediately or at room temperature, topped with grated Parmesan if you wish. - Updated: March 14, 2005
