There's No GMO - But a Whole Lotta Fritatta :)

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day - We have all heard this little adage since we were youngsters - refusing to eat whatever it was we didn't want at the time ;-)

As annoying as it might have been to hear when we were younger - it is true - Breakfast is THE MOST important meal of the day!

According to WebMD skipping breakfast not only leaves you hungry - but it also diminished brain function, promotes fatigue, loss of mental clarity and a screwed up metabolism (my words, not WebMD :) 

What you choose to eat for breakfast makes a big difference for your health.

 A variety of fruits can bring you near the minimum number of five daily fruit and vegetable servings recommended for lower cancer risk. A medley of vegetables in an omelet is the best way to start your day. In fact according to the American Institute for Cancer Research, eating more vegetables and fruits, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight could cut cancer rates by 30 to 40 percent.

I have been starting my day with a lovely fritatta - loaded with fresh veggies - and I feel wonderful. I stay full until lunch and also get 1/2 my daily veg in my 1st meal of the day!

So here is my recipe and technique for an amazingly delish, hearty and GMO FREE Veggie Fritatta ... enjoy!! - okay it is actually more like a scramble - but I am a big fan of wordplay - and I just couldn't make anything work with Scramble ;-)

As always - everything I have purchased is GMO Free and Organic - while it is not necessary to use these products - for your own health and well being, I encourage you to use them ... and make sure to check out Eating Healthy in an Unhealthy World for tons of info on why you should be GMO FREE

I am lucky to live in a area that is loaded with local Farm Markets and Farm Stands - so I buy my veggies the morning I am making this - Fresh Veggies are the BEST!! 

Ingredients - 

6 Organic Brown Free Range Eggs ($1.50)
2 Cups Fresh Spinach, Chopped($1.00 if bought in bulk) 
2 Beefsteak Tomatos or 20 Grape/Cherry Tomatoes (diced) ($1.00)
1/2 large onion, diced ($.50)
1/2 Orange Bell Pepper Diced ($.50)
1/2 Green Bell Pepper Diced ($.50)
3 slices Organic Sliced Ham ($.75)
2 slices Organic Muenster Cheese ($.50)
1 small clove of Garlic - Minced
1 tsp Organic Half and Half
1 tsp Grape Seed or Olive Oil

Preheat oven to 350 (use a pan that can be used in the oven - if you don't have one - see below*) Add Oil to pan and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes - add Onions, Peppers, Garlic and 1/2 the chopped tomatoes to the hot oil, and saute until soft and tender. 
Add Spinach and continue to saute for another minute - until spinach is wilted

Beat the eggs, half and half, pepper and salt until smooth - pour over your veggies

Stir the eggs with a spatula during the first 2 minutes to make sure they don't burn or stick to the pan.

Because I am a stickler on eggs being cooked thoroughly - I scramble them to make sure nothing is runny. But if you want to prepare this as a traditional fritatta - then you don't want to scramble them.. When you see the eggs are cooked almost through - add shredded ham to the pan and top with cheese (crumbled)
Transfer to oven and bake for 10 minutes.  *if you don't have a pan that will go in the oven - gently slide fritatta onto an oven safe dish and bake :)

Top with the remaining tomatoes - and serve with a delish organic whole grain roll. The one in the picture is an Organic Marathon Roll available from Wegmans Bakery. I highly recommend this if you are lucky enough to have a Wegmans in your area. Otherwise - a nice Ezekiel or Udi Roll will do.

Enjoy! Be happy and healthy! Ally <3