Tasty Bites: Leftovers and Breakfast For Dinner - Frittata!

By Candy, RN (Steele the Day)

Have you ever had a little of this and a little of that in your fridge and didn’t know what to do with it? There’s not enough to actually serve at a meal, yet you just don’t want to throw smidgens of food away. Here’s your solution: a frittata! It’s one of my favorite meals to make quickly from whatever leftovers you have.

Eggs are inexpensive and we usually have them on hand. When you use only half the yolk, it makes the dish lower in cholesterol and saturated fat. Eggs are a good source of riboflavin, Vitamin B12 and phosphorus, and a very good source of protein and selenium.

Here are some substitutions I’ve used in frittatas, so don’t limit yourself to the ingredients in the recipe below!

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