Looking for a quick and healthy veggie breakfast option? My Frittata recipe is a delicious combination of spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta in a fluffy egg-baked recipe.
What is a Frittata, and what makes it different from an omelette or quiche?
Frittata is an Italian egg-based dish, essentially a quiche without the crust. While quiche has a more custard-like base, frittata is denser and thicker, similar to an omelet. The dairy content is higher in quiche and, subjectively, has higher calories in comparison to quiche.
The difference between a frittata and an omelet – one is cooked fast on a stovetop, and the other is baked slowly in the oven. The filling for a frittata is mixed into the eggs before baking. With an omelet, however, it’s added in the center and flipped over. What I love about a frittata is that it’s great to serve in groups, whereas an omelet is usually served whole, for a single person.
Frittatas can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Easy Frittata Recipe with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta
The key ingredients for the frittata recipe are the reason there’s such a rich balance:
- Spinach – Delicious and earthy, it complements the feta without overpowering the dish. It also adds a vibrant color to the dish.
- Cherry Tomatoes – Slightly sweet and tangy, they add moisture and color to the egg
- Feta – What exactly is Feta cheese? Feta is higher in protein and lower in fat compared to other cheeses. It’s salty and creamy, so you get a savory bite of cheese throughout the frittata.
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How to make a Frittata – Step by Step
Frittata is quite simple to make, making it a quick and easy dish for a family breakfast or brunch.
- Sauté your key ingredients with spices
- Whisk eggs with cottage cheese, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pour sauted ingredients into oven-safe 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Pour egg filling into the pan.
- Sprinkle Feta cheese evenly over the top of the egg filling.
- Bake until puffed and golden.
Frittata Variations and Ingredients Swap
One of the best things about Frittata is how adaptable they are. You can easily make a delicious meal out of the ingredients you have in your fridge – leftover vegetables, cooked meats, and half-used blocks of cheese. These ingredients require no grocery trip:
- Mushrooms
- Zuchini
- Asparagus
- Bacon
- Italian Sausage
- Potatoes
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Corn
- Parmesian
- Mozzarella
Remember to sauté high-moisture ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini. It keeps your frittata soft and not soggy.
Can you meal prep frittata? Tips for storing, reheating, and enjoying leftovers
Yes, you can meal prep frittatas; they last in the fridge for 4-5 days. Slice in wedges for grab-and-go slices and reheat in the microwave. Enjoy this delicious meal with my creamy and nutty matcha recipe.
Is Frittata just for breakfast? Here’s why it’s perfect for dinner too
Frittata is great for dinner because it’s a quick and easy meal to make after a long day, and you’re not feeling up to any cooking. It’s inexpensive to make, and you most likely already have the ingredients in your refrigerator. It’s also satisfying but light. Enjoy it with a light salad and call it a night. If you’re in the mood for something a little heavier, try my caramelized onion and chicken quiche recipe.
Spinach, Tomato and Feta Frittata
Equipment
- 1 8x8 Baking dish
- 1 Mixing Bowl For Whisking Eggs
- 1 Whisk or Fork
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Medium White Onion Substitute with red onion
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes Cut in Half
- 1 Cup Spinach
- Salt To Taste
- Pepper To Taste
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Increase for more spice
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 5 Medium Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream Substitute with 1/3 whole milk
- 1/3 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/3 Cup Crumbed Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Chop the Onion into long strips and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F
- Heat Olive Oil in a non-stick pan and saute chopped onion, cook until caramelized.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, saute until softened.
- Add spices (salt, pepper, cayenne and garlic powder)
- Mix and set aside
- In a bowl, mix eggs, cottage cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese.
- Add spices (salt, pepper, onion powder) and mix
- Add the sautéed vegetable mixture to the baking dish and pour the egg mixture over it, covering it.
- Use a fork to move the vegetable mixture around to your liking.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the egg mixture and place it in the oven.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes
- Once cooled down, cut the frittata into even sqaures and serve.
