Swiss Chard Potato Frittata
serves 4

Swiss Chard Potatoes Frittata

This delightful potato crusted frittata is baked in the oven. Serve it for breakfast or add a soup or salad and make it a meal. Fresh Swiss chard from the Farmer's Market is a fabulous treat. If you do't know much about Swiss chard it is one of the most nutrient rich vegetables around. 

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4 small potatoes, washed and thinly sliced 
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 bunch Swiss chard leaves , washed and spun dry 

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
6 eggs
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red peppers (optional)

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously coat a pie plate with cooking spray.
2. Layer potatoes in coated pie plate. Coat top of potatoes with cooking spray.
3. Cook potatoes 35-40 minutes.
4. While potatoes are cooking heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and saute garlic and onions 3-4 minutes or until tender.
5. Slice chard leaves into 1-inch pieces. Add chard with the garlic and onion, cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 5 minutes or until chard is tender. Stir in the balsamic vinegar mixing well.
6. In a small bowl lightly scramble the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese and optional red pepper flakes.
7. Remove potatoes when done, arrange chard mixture over potatoes and top with eggs.
8. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until cooked through.

• You can substitute spinach for the Swiss chard.

Calories 243, Fat 8.4g, Cholesterol 281mg, Sodium 202mg
Carbohydrates 30.4g, Fiber 4.9g, Sugars 3.7g, Protein 12.8g