Thyroid-Safe Egg White Frittata
Egg whites baked with sauteed zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes into a light, protein-forward frittata.
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup zucchini diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-fat feta cheese optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt optional, light
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, zucchini, and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk egg whites with pepper (and a pinch of salt if using).
- Pour egg whites over the vegetables in the skillet. Stir gently to distribute.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top if desired.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until egg whites are set.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.