Healthy eating is an important part of staying physically and mentally fit. Of course, this can have its challenges such as finding meals, prep, time for healthy options outside the home, and using the money for nicer things. Fortunately, we can consider the benefits of cooking at home which also saves your money and make an overall healthy eating lifestyle, more enjoyable. Let’s see how.
Healthy Recipe – Mediterranean Frittata
If you want to develop your skills in the kitchen there are many cooking recipes articles and tutorials that show you different techniques and ingredients that you can incorporate into your healthy diet. These recipes can be great ideas for dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks, smoothies, etc. It will help you create a healthy and affordable lifestyle.
Ingredients
Check out the list of ingredients required for the recipe;
- 8 eggs
- ¼ cup (70g) full fat Greek yogurt
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup (30g) baby spinach, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup (80g) feta cheese, crumbled, divided
- 4 tbsp. sun dried tomatoes, chopped, divided
- 4 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and yogurt, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven proof or cast iron skillet. Cook the green onions for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the spinach and garlic, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the spinach begins to wilt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cooked vegetables and sprinkle over half the feta cheese and half the sun dried tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the frittata has set, around 10-12 minutes.
- To serve, garnish the frittata with the remaining feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes and freshly chopped parsley.
Preparation
- Preparation Time – 5 Mins
- Cooking Time – 18 Mins
- Meal Prep/Freezer friendly
- Serves – 4
Nutritional Intake per serving
- Calories – 251 Kcal
- Carbs – 5 (g)
- Fats – 18 (g)
- Protein – 18 (g)
- Fiber – 1 (g)
Food Type
- Gluten Free
- Low carb (20gm/serve)
- Vegetarian
What are the benefits of homemade healthy recipes?
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- It saves time– When you’re in a hurry, eating a takeaway from your local supermarket or nearby restaurant may seem like a quick fix. In fact, it is sometimes much faster to cook something at home especially when planning ahead. There are many meals that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
- Portion Control- Many restaurants and fast-food outlets serve larger portions than recommended. And the problem is that you can eat the food when it’s right in front of you. You can adjust the amount of food served at dinner when you eat to eliminate unnecessary temptations.Do you know these eating patterns can actually impact you daily? Know more.
- Healthy Ingredients– Many commercial foods are high in fat, salt, and sugar. When we prepare our food, we know what the ingredients are and what each one does in our food.
- Avoid food allergies and sensitivities– Preparing meals at home can be especially helpful if you or a family member has food allergies(1). You can reduce the problem of allergies because you can control them in your own kitchen.
- Bring the family together – Eating at home gives the whole family time to talk about their day. Involving your kids in food preparation is not only fun but wonderful. Also, a way to learn healthy eating habits.
- Save Money – Eating a home-cooked meal is much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant or buying processed food from the market. You pay not only your bill but also the costs of running your business. Water, lights, and staff in the building – except for the food we eat. The same goes for ready-made and frozen foods at the grocery store.
“Eating healthy, clean and nutrient-rich food fills your body with energy, nutrients, and antioxidants. Imagine your cells smiling back at you saying thanks!!”
