Niçoise frittata, it looks so colourful and tastes delicious

Why not channel the flavours of a classic tuna Niçoise salad with this easy frittata recipe ... don't those vegetables look colourful! Top the frittata with a quick zesty tomato and olive salsa, finished with basil leaves ... delicious 😋 

Ingredients

Serves Four
175g frozen green beans
100g spinach
8 eggs
2½ tbsp olive oil
145g tin tuna chunks in brine, drained
½ x 567g tin new potatoes, drained and halved
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
80g pitted black olives, drained and sliced
½ red onion, very finely sliced
½ tsp caster sugar
½ lemon, zested and juiced
8g fresh basil (leaves torn)

Method
1. Cook the beans in a pan of boiling water for 3 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon, rinse under cold water and pat dry. Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook for 30 secs until wilted. Drain, rinse under cold water, then squeeze out the excess water and finely chop.
2. Crack the eggs into a jug, season well and whisk lightly to combine.
3. Preheat the grill to high. In a 24cm non-stick, ovenproof frying pan, heat 1½tbsp oil over a low-medium heat. Pour in the egg, scatter over the beans, spinach, tuna and potatoes, and half the tomatoes, olives and red onion. Cook for 15 mins until the edges and base are almost set, then transfer to the grill for 5-6 mins until the top is set and golden. Leave to rest in the pan for 5 mins.
4. Whisk the remaining oil in a bowl with the sugar, lemon zest and juice. Add the remaining tomatoes, olives and onion. Tear over the basil leaves, season with pepper and toss to combine. Slide the frittata onto a board, spoon over the tomato and olive salsa and slice into wedges to serve.

Each serving contains

Carbohydrate 12.8g Protein 24.1g Fibre 4.6g Fat 24g

From recipe idea here

~ enjoy your day ~

As regular readers know, this blog brings a variety of recipe ideas, and it is always important to note, that not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account, and if you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, then test is best, i.e. use your meter.

Many diabetics, and those who live the LCHF or Keto lifestyle, do not include potatoes in their menu plans and this recipe suggestion does include them. Always remember that recipes can be amended slightly to suit your needs and adjust the carbs or nutrition requirements accordingly. If you would like a lower carb alternative to potatoes you will find some suggestions here

Bon Appetit

All the best Jan