Are sun dried tomatoes healthy?

They sure are! Sun dried tomatoes are high in vitamin C, potassium, and other important nutrients.

Are sun dried tomatoes good for high blood pressure?

Sun dried tomatoes are good for a heart healthy diet. Why you ask, it could be the antioxidant lycopene or the tomato's stellar levels of vitamin C, potassium, and fibre. Cooking tomatoes for 30 minutes or longer raises levels of available lycopene. Research has found that those with high blood pressure who consumed 12 mg of lycopene per day experienced lower blood pressure levels.

Are sun dried tomatoes anti-inflammatory?

Adding sun dried tomatoes into any meal is a smart way to stay healthy! These tasty gems are packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants (including lycopene) that are believed to decrease the risk of certain cancers, neutralize free radicals and decrease inflammation in the body.

Sun Dried Tomato Spinach Parmesan Frittata

Description

A Low Carb Easy Breakfast Frittata

Ingredients

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4 Eggs
1 Bag of Frozen Spinach or Fresh Spinach
1/4 cup of Milk
1 Garlic Clove
1/4 cup of Scallions or Diced Onion
Pinch of Paprika
1/4 cup of Chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
Crack the 4 eggs and pour into a bowl and whisk them together with the milk, salt & pepper, minced garlic, paprika & red pepper.
In a separate medium sized pan saute the Spinach with the scallions and a little olive oil until the Spinach gets wilted.
Now add the Sautéed Spinach into your bowl with the egg mixture and add in the sun dried tomatoes then mix gently.
Ok ready to pour your mixture into your casserole dishes and then sprinkle the tops with the grated Parmesan Cheese. Place casserole dishes on a large baking sheet pan and place in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden. Mine took 22 minutes for perfection. Mangia!

Notes

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from an online calculator which attempts to provide accurate nutritional information. Varying factors such as product types and brands can change nutritional information in any given recipe. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in any given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Oven Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Casserole Dish
Calories: 217
Sugar: 4.9 g
Sodium: 333.3 mg
Fat: 12.5 g
Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
Protein: 18.5 g
Cholesterol: 379.8 mg