Mini Frittatas

Mini Frittatas

Ingredients

1. 2 tsp olive oil

2. 3/4 cup chopped onion

3. 1/2 cup diced bell pepper

4. 1/8 tsp sea salt

5. Optional: 4 2-oz links cooked all-natural Italian chicken sausage, no added nitrites or nitrates, thinly sliced  (or ground chicken)

6. 2 large cloves garlic, minced

7. 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

8. 8 large eggs

9. 1/2 cup plain yogurt

10. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (omit for dairy free and less calories!)

11. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

12. 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Ingredients:

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Mist a 12-count muffin tin with cooking spray.

2. In a medium skillet on medium-low, heat oil. Add bell pepper, onion and salt and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Add chicken sausage, garlic and tomatoes and and sauté for 2 minutes more. Divide mixture among muffin tins and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and yogurt. Stir in cheese, basil and pepper. Divide evenly among muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes, until puffed and set.

4. Remove from oven and let cool for about 20 minutes. Slide a knife around each frittata and gently remove, placing on a large rimmed baking sheet. -May Freeze until firm, about 2 hours, then transfer to a large zip-top freezer bag. Return to freezer until ready to serve, up to 1 month. To serve, preheat oven to 400ºF. Place frozen frittatas on a rimmed baking sheet misted with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes, until heated through. A microwave may also be used, if desired.  Frittatas can also be eaten cold; defrost overnight in the refrigerator.