Portuguese Frittata Recipe
Ingredients
- "Can you make a frittata with rice? That might be fun."
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 pound linguica, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-cheese blend
- salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 810g | |
| Calories 833 | |
| Calories from Fat 397 | 48% |
| Total Fat 44.46g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat 12.52g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1129mg | 376% |
| Sodium 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium 1033mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 65.54g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 12% |
| Sugars 15.72g | 10% |
| Protein 43.56g | 70% |
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