Baked Omelet with Zucchini, Leeks, Feta, and Herbs
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
Member Ratings and Reviews
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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
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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





