Add a sprinkling of grated cheese on top to add flavor and a golden finish

4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking spray, preferably olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 cups cooked broccoli florets
1 cup boiled or baked potato, peeled and sliced (roughly 1 medium potato)
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½ inch rings
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ cup (1 ounce) grated pecorino or parmesan cheese

Preheat the broiler. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Coat a medium skillet (broiler-safe) with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are translucent, stirring constantly. Add the broccoli, mashing it with the back of a wooden spoon to flatten. Break the potatoes into ½-inch pieces and add to skillet, stirring until they are heated through.

Add the cooked vegetables to the bowl of beaten eggs.

Rinse out the sauté pan and return it to a medium-high heat. Add the oil, swirling it to coat the sides of the pan. Pour in the egg and broccoli mixture. As the eggs set, keep lifting the edges of the frittata while tilting the pan. In the center of the pan, pull aside the eggs in various places to let liquid flow to the bottom of the pan. Place the red bell pepper rings into the top of the nearly firm frittata. When the eggs are mostly set, but moist looking on top, sprinkle on the oregano, then the cheese.

Place the frittata under the broiler until the top is dry and set, about two minutes (checking frequently after one minute). Slide the frittata onto a plate and let it sit 15 minutes before cutting.

Cut the frittata into four wedges and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 209 calories, 9 g total fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein,
3 g dietary fiber, 217 mg sodium.

"Something Different" is written by Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods Cookbook and contributor to AICR's New American Plate Cookbook: Recipes for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Life.

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