I’m always asked for healthy breakfast recipes on the blog and I think this is one of the ultimate egg dishes which can also be incredibly healthy. Its loaded with veggies and proteins from the eggs.
Every frittata needs a few basic ingredients to start with – eggs, cream or milk or both, pre-cooked mix-ins (vegetables, bacon, chicken, etc), cheese, and seasoning. Once you have these in place, you can easily play around with flavors and variations.
I highly recommend using a well seasoned cast iron pan to make a frittata. That’s because a cast iron pan heats evenly, and can be easily taken from the stove to the oven. There are exceptions to this of course – you can make a frittata completely on the stovetop (though it can be slightly tricky flipping it), or use a baking dish, where you transfer your pre-cooked mix ins and then top it up with the egg mixture to bake.
A frittata is really good as is. I like to serve it with a side salad or you can serve it with Bombay potatoes or a slice of sourdough. Don’t forget a dollop of cream cheese on top. It adds an incredible freshness to this dish.
Reasons Why You Must Eat Eggs
- Full of Nutrients
- Increases Good Cholesterol
- Reduce The Risk of Heart Disease
- Good For Eye Health
- Good For Brain Health
- Can Lower The Risk of Breast Cancer
- Good Source of protein
- Can Lower Triglycerides
Ingredients
For the Egg Mixture8 Eggs large
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Cream
1/4 cup Mozzarella shredded
1 teaspoon Salt
3/4 teaspoon Pepper
Other Ingredients2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 cup Onions chopped
2 Garlic cloves thinly sliced
1/2 cup Broccoli florets
1/2 cup Red Bell Peppers chopped
1/2 cup Zucchini diced
2 Potatoes cooked, peeled and diced
1/2 cup Spring Onions chopped
2 cups Baby Spinach leaves
1/2 cup Mozzarella grated
1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup Parmesan shredded
Method* Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius. Place the wire rack in the center of the oven.
* Break eggs in a medium bowl, add milk, cream, mozzarella, salt and pepper and whisk together till the eggs are just broken.
* Warm oil in a 10 skillet (preferably cast iron or an oven proof skillet). Saute onions, garlic, broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini for 5-7 minutes, till softened.
* Add the potatoes, spring onions and spinach and give it a stir. Cover and cook for a couple of minutes till the greens are wilted.
* Distribute the vegetables evenly to cover the bottom of the skillet, add a layer of grated mozzarella and pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the vegetables and cook on a slow flame for a couple of minutes until the eggs are just beginning to set around the edges.
* Sprinkle crumbled feta and parmesan over the egg mixture and place the skillet in the oven till the eggs are set, about 20-22 minutes (start checking around the 15 minutes mark - you can insert a fork in the middle to see if the eggs are cooked).
* Once set, switch the oven setting to grill (or broil) and grill the top till golden, about 2 minutes.
* Remove from the oven and let the frittata sit for 3-4 minutes before slicing.
* Serve the frittata with a salad on the side.