Description
A delicious and nutritious veggie and goat cheese frittata packed with spinach, zucchini, tomato, and onion, cooked in a cast iron skillet and finished in the oven. Perfect for a healthy breakfast full of protein and vitamins.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
Other Ingredients
- 12 eggs, beaten
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for finishing the frittata.
- Heat skillet and prepare vegetables: Add oil to a 12-inch cast iron skillet and heat it over medium heat. Slice and dice all the vegetables separately as directed.
- Cook onion and zucchini: Add the diced onion and sliced zucchini to the heated skillet. Cook them until the zucchini begins to soften, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes: Once the zucchini starts to soften, add the sliced tomatoes to the skillet and reduce the heat slightly.
- Beat eggs and season: While the vegetables cook, beat the 12 eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add spinach and goat cheese: Stir the baby spinach into the skillet with the other vegetables briefly—just enough so it wilts lightly. Then sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly on top without mixing it in.
- Pour eggs over vegetables: Slowly pour the beaten eggs over the vegetable and cheese mixture. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook without stirring until the edges and bottom start to set.
- Finish cooking in the oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the eggs are completely firm and cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and serve the frittata hot, sliced into portions.
Notes
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- You can customize the frittata by using other vegetables or cheeses if desired.
- The frittata is best served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley before baking.
- If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, an oven-safe non-stick skillet will also work.