Frittata is the Italian version of an omelette. The filling ingredients are set in the eggs as they cook, rather than being served in the middle of a folded omelette. If you want something a little special, try a combination of smoked salmon and asparagus tips, for a wonderful, rich flavour.

Serving : 2

Ingredients

• 1 carrot

• 1 courgette

• 4 eggs, beaten

• 60ml/4tbsp skimmed milk

• 15ml/ 1tbsp olive oil

• 30ml/2 tbsp grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (optional) salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Directions

• Grate the carrot and courgette. In a clean bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and seasoning.

• Preheat the grill. Heat the olive oil in a small non stick frying pan. Add the grated carrot and couragette, and cook the vegetables over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.

• Pour in the egg mixture, then sprinkle over the cheese, if using, and cook for 4 minutes or until the base is just set. Transfer to the grill and cook for a further 4 minutes or until just firm to the touch.

 Nutritional Information

• Energy: 251Kcals/105kJ

• Fat, total: 19g

• Saturated fat: 4.7g

• Protein: 16.8g

• Carbohydrate: 3.4g

• Sugar, total: 3.2g

• Fibre-NSP: 1.2g

• Sodium: 191mg