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Frittata Recipe

A simple and forgiving frittata recipe that works for using up leftover vegetables, cheeses, and spices, with easy variations and tips to perfect your cooking technique.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, Pakistani
Keyword: Baked frittata recipe, Best frittata recipe, Easy frittata recipe oven, Easy frittata recipe with potatoes, Frittata recipe Jamie Oliver, Healthy vegetable frittata recipe, Potato frittata, Vegetable frittata recipe Jamie Oliver
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet (A 10-inch cast iron skillet works best)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For whisking eggs)
  • 1 Whisk or fork (For whisking eggs)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For stirring eggs and lifting edges)
  • 1 Oven mitts (For handling the hot pan)

Ingredients

  • 8-10 Eggs Large eggs - Use 8 eggs for a lighter texture 10 for richness
  • 2tbsp Milk Milk or cream - Use water for a fluffier texture
  • To taste teaspoon Salt
  • To taste teaspoon Black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon Baking powder - Optional for fluffiness
  • 1 Onion - Chopped onion
  • 1-2 Bell pepper Chopped bell pepper - Use any other vegetables as preferred
  • 1 cup Mushrooms - Chopped mushrooms
  • 1cup Spinach Fresh spinach - You can swap for other greens like kale
  • 1cup Cheese Cheese optional - Feta, cheddar, or mozzarella are great choices
  • 1tbsp Olive oil Olive oil - For cooking vegetables
  • 1-2tsp Spices Cumin Turmeric, Chili powder - For Sarah's version of the frittata

Instructions

  • Crack eggs, whisk with spices and milk. Chop vegetables and prepare cheese.
    A bowl with a mixture of eggs, cheese, and seasonings alongside sliced vegetables, including onions, red and yellow peppers, and eggs, ready for cooking.
  • Heat oil in skillet and cook vegetables until softened and water cooks out.
    A sautéed vegetable mix of mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and herbs in a skillet, likely part of the preparation for an omelette or frittata.
  • Pour egg mixture over vegetables, stir edges to let raw eggs cook.
    An omelette or frittata is being prepared, with ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, and red peppers being poured with a mixture of eggs.
  • Transfer pan to the oven and bake until center is set and no longer jiggles.
    A dish is being baked in an oven, showing a golden cheesy topping, likely a casserole or a pizza-style dish with melted cheese on top.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 300kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 14g (28%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 250mg (83%) | Sodium: 400mg (17%) | Potassium: 398mg (11%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 800IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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