Your healthy lifestyle doesn’t need to take a break for the holidays. During this season, we have compiled a few of our very own Gazelle Girl favorite Healthy Holiday Recipes. Dazzle your family and friends with tasty food while helping to spread the Healthy Holiday Spirit!

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The following recipe is low in fat and full of flavor… perfect for a holiday brunch.

Asparagus and Zucchini Frittata

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12 oz. fresh or one 10-oz. pkg. frozen asparagus
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
2 cups refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 8 eggs
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 T fresh dill or 1 t dry
3/4 t salt
1 t ground black pepper
2 T all-purpose flower
3 or 4 T finely shredded parmesan

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 2 quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
2. If using fresh asparagus, trim woody bases. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
3. In a large saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus, yellow pepper, zucchini and onion. Cover and simmer until just tender. Drain well. Stir in roasted peppers. Spread asparagus-pepper mixture evenly in baking dish and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella.
4.Whisk together egg product, milk, dill, salt and black pepper. Whisk in flour, making sure it is completely combined. Pour over vegetables in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until slightly puffed. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

MAKES 8 SERVINGS.

Per serving using egg product: 84 calories, 2 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 414 mg sodium, 7 g carbs, 7 mg chol, 10 g protein, 1 g fiber.