Not sure what bring with you to work for lunch? Need a healthy snack to keep you going between University classes? This sweet potato, mushroom and spinach frittata is low in calories and delicious, with the added benefit of being eaten warm or cold. Store in an air-tight container, in the fridge and you’ll have a ready to go snack for 2 – 3 days.
Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Calories: 100 kcal per wedge
Steps: 4 and 5
Ingredients
200g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
Spray oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g mushrooms, sliced
200g baby spinach leaves
3 medium free-range eggs
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1.Cook the sweet potato in a saucepan of boiling water for about 5 minutes until slightly tender (al dente). Drain well.
2.Meanwhile, lightly spray a non-stick frying pan with oil and set over a low to medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until softened but not browned.
3.Add the drained sweet potato and mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes.
4.Beat the eggs in a bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour into the frying pan and reduce the heat. Cook gently until the frittata is set and golden brown underneath – this will take about 5–8 minutes.
5.Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and pop the pan under a preheated hot grill for 5 minutes or so until the top is lightly browned and set.
6.Slide out of the pan onto a board and set aside to cool a little. When it’s lukewarm or cold, you can cut it into six wedges.