Description
This baked vegetable frittata is loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and melty cheese, making it a hearty, protein-rich dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. It’s colorful, customizable, and easy to prepare in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 large eggs
- ¼ cup half and half or whole milk
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or a small handful of chopped fresh herbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing and sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté broccoli, mushrooms, and red bell pepper for 8–10 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, herbs, salt, and pepper. Fold in ½ cup shredded cheese and sliced scallions.
- Assemble the frittata: Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish. Add sautéed vegetables evenly across the bottom. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese evenly across the surface.
- Bake: Place dish on the center rack and bake for 25–35 minutes, or until the center is fully set and no longer jiggly.
- Cool and serve: Let the frittata rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This frittata can be made ahead and reheated. You can swap vegetables based on season or preference—try zucchini, spinach, or even roasted sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 280mg