Description
A nutritious and flavorful healthy frittata packed with vegetables, cheese, and optional bacon or olive oil, baked to perfection for a satisfying meal anytime.
Ingredients
Meat or Oil
4 slices bacon (or 2 tablespoons olive oil for vegetarian)
Vegetables
1/2 cup onion (diced)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups assorted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, etc.)
Egg Mixture
10 eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the frittata.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together all 10 eggs. Add the milk, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika, whisking until well combined. Stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese and set aside.
- Cook Bacon and Aromatics: In a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. If using olive oil, heat the oil in the skillet instead.
- Add Vegetables and Cook: Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Then add the vegetables, cover, and cook until tender and bacon is browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Eggs and Filling: Lower the heat to medium. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, quickly stirring to evenly distribute it with the bacon and vegetables.
- Cook on Stovetop: Cook on medium for about 4-5 minutes until the edges are set and slightly puffed.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 7-10 minutes until the top is lightly browned and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes to allow the frittata to deflate, then serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use olive oil.
- Ensure your skillet is oven-safe, preferably cast iron.
- You can customize the vegetables based on preferences or seasonality.
- The frittata puffs up during baking but will deflate as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
