Basil & Ginger Frittata

Who’d have guessed that adding ginger to a frittata could give it this much flavor? Nothing can compare to this delicious and easy frittata recipe! It’s a great, fun meal that’s sure to satisfy friends and family.  It’s the perfect dinner for those busy nights!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Red bell peppers, diced
• 1 Cup Green peppers, diced
• 1 Tsp Ginger, thinly sliced or puree
• 4 Eggs
• 1 Bunch Basil, chopped (I am a little lighter on the basil)
• 1 Tsp Olive oil

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F
• In a hot non-stick pan, add peppers; sauté and season with sea salt and pepper.
• Next, add ginger to the pan; let cook.
• Meanwhile, with a fork, whisk eggs in a small bowl and then pour into the pan and mix all ingredients together with a spatula.
• Meanwhile, with a fork, whisk eggs in a small bowl and then pour the eggs into the pan and mix all ingredients together with a spatula.
• Then, set in the oven and let cook for 5 minutes.  After 5 minutes, set the oven to broil and let cook for another 5 minutes.
• Finally, remove the pan the from oven, season with chopped basil, and drizzle with olive oil.
• Ready to serve!

This recipe is one meal Ideal Protein approved meal.

NOTE:  As the fry pan goes under the broiler, be sure you use a pan with a handle that won’t melt!

Egg & Spinach Rolls

Serves one person

• 4 oz chicken, cooked and sliced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ½ cup green onions
• ½ cup red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup baby spinach, finely sliced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp grape seed oil
• Sea salt & pepper to taste

To make the vinaigrette: in a seal-able jar, mix together Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and olive oil; shake well (good for 2 servings). In a bowl, mix together eggs, chicken, green onion and bell peppers. Now, in hot non-stick pan with grape seed oil, pour in mixture; let cook (stir often at first, when it starts to stick to the bottom, let sit). When the egg reaches a light brown color, flip; let cook. Once cooked, set on a flat surface and place spinach in the middle of the omelette, pour vinaigrette on top and roll. Ready to serve!