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Ingredients
Artichoke Frittata
- Ingredients
- 8 small Artichoke
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 eggs
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
- 1 pinch Chili powder
- 2 Tbsps chopped parsley
Clean artichokes, rinse and remove hard outer leaves, cut stems. Cut artichokes into quarters and drizzle with lemon juice.
Peel garlic and crush with the palm of your hand. Heat oil in a pan and saute garlic briefly. Remove from the pan and saute artichokes in the pan for about 10 minutes, stirring.
Beat eggs and season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Add parsley and pour eggs over artichokes evenly. Bake in preheated oven at 200°C (approximately 400°F) for about 5-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 254 cal. | (12 %) | ||
| Protein | 23 g | (23 %) | ||
| Fat | 10 g | (9 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | (12 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 64.9 g | (216 %) |
Healthy, because
Artichokes owe their unmistakable, tangy aroma to the bitter substance cynarin. Cynarin helps to lower cholesterol levels, supports the liver in its detoxification work, and activates the flow of bile, while other artichoke elements are beneficial for the eyes.
Even smarter
For a lighter and lower calorie version, use egg whites instead of whole eggs.