Black Bean and Corn Frittata! An Easy, Healthy Egg Recipe!

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and ready to use.

jalapeno

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: none

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor without heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

Whisk together 3 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk (can use soy milk).

Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable or grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper and 1/2 cup chopped green onions to the skillet and cook until softened.

Add 3/4 cup rinsed and drained black beans and 1/2 cup thawed frozen corn to the skillet and heat through.

Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in the skillet and pour the egg mixture over the top.

Reduce heat to low and let cook until edges begin to set, lifting edges to let uncooked eggs run underneath.

Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are set but still moist on top.

Sprinkle 1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese on top and cover until cheese melts.

Slide the frittata onto a plate and cut into wedges.

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