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Baked Omelet with Zucchini, Leeks, Feta, and Herbs

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Baked Omelet with Zucchini, Leeks, Feta, and Herbs
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

This classic Greek dish can be prepared several hours in advance and brought to room temperature before serving. A spoonful of the Smoky Tomato Relish (page 200) makes a suitable condiment.

Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 piece)

Ingredients

  • 3/4  cup  water
  • 1/4  cup  uncooked long-grain rice
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 1/4  cups  thinly sliced leek (about 3 medium)
  • 4  cups  shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
  • 1/2  cup  egg substitute
  • 1 1/2  tablespoons  chopped fresh mint
  • 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  • 4  large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Place rice in a large bowl.

Preheat oven to 325°.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek; cover and cook 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; add leek to rice. Coat pan with cooking spray; increase heat to medium. Add zucchini; cook 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; add zucchini to rice. Add egg substitute and next 5 ingredients (through eggs) to rice mixture; stir until blended.

Pour egg mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until golden brown and set.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
60 (35% from fat)
Fat:
2.3g (sat 0.9g,mono 0.6g,poly 0.4g)
Protein:
3.9g
Carbohydrate:
6.4g
Fiber:
0.8g
Cholesterol:
54mg
Iron:
1mg
Sodium:
154mg
Calcium:
42mg
Joanne Weir, Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2005

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
shc
What did I do wrong? I think I will try again but substitute mushrooms for the zucchini, take the mint out and use much less rice and more cheese!!!01/27/07

5 stars
basketcasie81
i made this dish for brunch two days ago and we all loved it! there wasn't a bite left. i did have to cook it for 10 to 15 minutes longer than directed. i did not use egg substitute and used more feta than it called for, perhaps this had something to do with longer cook time. i added two large cloves of minced garlic to the mixture before baking and i used basil instead of mint. i think the garlic really improved the omelet and will probably add 3 cloves next time.03/14/06