Red Bell Pepper Frittata

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup uncooked couscous
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large egg whites
• 3 large eggs
• Cooking spray
• 2 cups red bell pepper strips
• 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Bring 1/2 cup water to boil in a small saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Combine 1 tablespoon water, salt, black pepper, egg whites, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4. Heat a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in couscous and egg mixture; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until almost set. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.