Yield: 4

Swiss and Pepper Portabella Frittata

Swiss and Pepper Portabella Frittata is a fun way to serve up breakfast or brunch in just a few simple steps and a couple minutes in the oven! www.cookingwithruthie.com
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large portabella mushrooms
  • 6 eggs or 3 whole eggs and 6 egg whites, to reduce fat/cholesterol
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and cut whole- lengthwise in 1/4 inch slices to form rings
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and cut whole- lengthwise in 1/4 inch slices to form rings
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Remove stems and gills on each portabella mushroom- being careful to not damage edge
  3. (the gills are easily scraped and removed with a grapefruit spoon)
  4. Place mushrooms on baking sheet bottom side up.
  5. In a mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine.
  6. Place 2 tablespoon shredded cheese in the bottom of each mushroom cap.
  7. Arrange a green pepper slice, red pepper slice, and 1 tablespoon of red onion in each mushroom cap.
  8. Pour egg mixture into mushroom caps and fill to 3/4 the way full.
  9. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired
  10. Bake in oven 15-18 minutes or until eggs a cooked to desired doneness.
  11. Serve warm and Enjoy!