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Frittata Bites with Chard, Sausage and Feta

These frittata bites with chard, sausage, and feta are bursting with flavor! You can enjoy them as a protein-packed breakfast or a tasty appetizer.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces Swiss chard, (stems and center ribs removed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, (chopped)
  • 8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage, (casings removed, sausage broken into small pieces)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup egg substitute
  • ¼ cup nonfat half and half
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Swiss chard and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
    12 ounces Swiss chard
  • Drain and finely chop the chard, then use a potato ricer on the smallest setting or a kitchen towel to extract as much water as possible. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup onion
  • Add the sausage and sauté, breaking into smaller pieces as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
    8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray an 8- x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg substitute, half and half, and salt and pepper.
    4 large eggs, 1 cup egg substitute, ¼ cup nonfat half and half, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Stir in the chard and sausage mixture, then add the feta. Mix gently until well-combined, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Bake until the frittata is set in the center, about 50 minutes.
  • Transfer the baking dish to a rack and allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is for 16 servings. You can cut into smaller or larger slices depending on if you want a meal or a snack.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To warm up, place in the oven at 325°F for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Frittata Bites with Chard, Sausage and Feta
Serving Size
 
1 square
Amount per Serving
Calories
113
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.8
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.9
g
15
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.7
g
Cholesterol
 
63.3
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
451.3
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
153.1
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.7
g
3
%
Sugar
 
1.2
g
1
%
Protein
 
8.5
g
17
%
Net carbs
 
2.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.