Healthy Vegetable Frittata

Make a protein-rich Healthy Vegetable Frittata is less than 30 minutes with this easy to follow frittata guide and recipe.

I love quick and easy meals. And a meal that doesn't need to be planned ahead of time is even better. Since frittatas can be infinitely varied and customized to your liking by using your favourite add-ins, it's simple to come up with a delicious frittata with ingredients you have on hand.

In fact, frittatas are great for using bits of leftover ingredients and cleaning out your refrigerator. Steamed veggies and cooked sausage, for instance, are perfect in frittatas.

Because eggs are rich in protein, healthy and inexpensive it's good to have a few easy egg dishes that you could make on rotation.

What is a Frittata

Frittata is the Italian name of an egg dish that is made up of eggs, vegetables, cheese and can also contain meat. A frittata is started on the stovetop and then baked in the oven until eggs are set.

How to Make it

Frittatas are so easy to make and can be prepared using one fry pan. Since you start a frittata on the stovetop and finish by baking it in the oven, it's essential to use an oven-safe fry pan or skillet.

If you're using raw vegetables or ingredients that release moisture, you'll need to cook them partway before adding them to the eggs. This will ensure you don't end up with a soggy frittata or one with uncooked vegetables.

Once your vegetables are cooked, you can add the whisked eggs to the skillet. Cook on the stovetop at a medium-low temperature until the edges of the frittata are halfway set.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the eggs are puffed, the edges are golden and the center has completely set.

Below is a list of filling options you can choose from. For a richer frittata, you can add shredded cheese to the egg mixture.

Tip: A good rule of thumb when making a frittata is to keep your add-ins to a total of 2 cups.

Filling Options

• Garlic, onions, leeks, spring onions
• fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh chives
• potato, sweet potato
• spinach, kale, asparagus
• peas, bell peppers
• broccoli florets, cauliflower florets
• button mushrooms, wild mushrooms
• smoked salmon, sausages, bacon, shredded meat
• Parmesan, goat cheese, feta cheese, cheddar

This Healthy Vegetable Frittata makes a lean breakfast, lunch or light dinner meal. It's also a great low-carb option and is gluten-free. Frittatas are great for sharing and are excellent for brunch as they can be served hot, warm or cold.

How to Make Mini Frittatas

Frittata muffins make fabulous appetizers and are perfect for a healthy snack. You could make healthy frittata muffins by baking them in a muffin pan.

To make frittata muffins, place a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 350°F. Grease your muffins cups or line them with paper liners.

Cook your veggies as in the Frittata recipe below. Combine the veggies with the beaten egg and cheese mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of the egg filling mixture to each muffin cup and bake until frittatas are puffed and just set in the center, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy!

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• Sticky Hoisin-Soy Chicken Drumsticks
• Pan Fried Rainbow Trout with Pineapple Salsa
• Greek salad with Grilled Chicken

This post was originally published in April 2017. It has been updated.

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