--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Zucchini-Ricotta-Frittata Categories: Vegetables, Zucchini, Frittata, Italian Yield: 4 Portions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 ts olive oil 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 ts salt 4 lg eggs 4 lg egg whites 1/2 c part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 c Parmesan cheese -- freshly grated 3 tb chopped fresh parsley 2 tb snipped fresh chives 1 tb chopped fresh basil -- or 1 ts dried 1/4 ts freshly ground black pepper --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat 1 ts oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and shallot; cook, stirring, until zucchini is hust tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saut‚ until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with 1/4 ts salt. Transfer veggies to a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Wipe out skillet. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites. Add ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, chives, basil, pepper and remaining 1/2 ts salt and whisk until smooth. Stir in vegetables. Preheat broiler. Add remaining 1 ts oil to the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom; heat over medium-low heat. Pour in egg mixture, shaking pan to distribute evenly. Cook until edges are set and frittata is browned on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. Place skillet under broiler 6 inches below the below the heat source and cook until top of frittata is set, 2 to 3 minutes. Loosen edges and slide frittata onto a platter. Cut into wedges and serve.