Ah guys, frittatas! Just like their little brother, the omelette, frittatas are subject to very emotional discussions. Everybody seems to know how to make the perfect vegetable frittata. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. At the end of the day much of it is personal taste. For example I like my frittata nicely fried, while someone else would consider this a cardinal sin insisting the inside needs to be gooey. What I know for sure, is that our take on the vegetable frittata is easy to make AND delicious!
The Vegetable Frittata Ingredients
Either is a wonderful upgrade to a frittata without dairy. You can also experiment with yogurt, sour cream, heavy cream or creme fraiche. We also added feta, because of the wonderful tang it adds! In general, full fat dairy works best. Skim versions make the frittata more watery.
Veggie Frittata Health Benefits
First off, this is a lacto-ovo vegetarian recipe. And since we don’t use any wheat products, the dish is gluten-free. It’s also quite low in carbs. You could even incorporate this egg dish into a keto diet! Here’s a quick macro overview: Thanks to the eggs and cheese this recipe really gets 30g of protein on just 380kcal (for more protein packed egg dishes, check out these egg recipes for brunch and lunch or these high protein egg dishes,). That is a prime example of a vegetarian high protein dish. So, if you are trying to get more results out of your workouts, this easy vegetable frittata recipe is a good addition to your rotation (as are all these awesome vegetarian post-workout meals!). It’s also very suitable for people looking to lose weight, because recipes higher in protein help you to feel full for longer and burn more calories during the digestion process (hello Thermic Effect of Food 👋). The eggs and cheese are also a great way to get in more vitamin B12, a nutrient we vegetarians have to watch out for slightly more than our omnivorish conspecifics.
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How to make the best Vegetable Frittata
The eggs: Don’t “overwhisk” them. That’ll turn into a flatter frittata. Combine eggs with a decent whirl, just don’t go overboard. And don’t be too stingy with the salt. The dairy: low-fat cream cheese can make the frittata a bit watery in comparison to full fat cream cheese. But you save on calories and fat. It’s a trade-off that you have to make. The veggies: You can use frozen or fresh veggies, whatever you have on hand. This easy frittata recipe is also a good way to use up any leftover vegetables. Frozen or especially fresh herbs is a nice add on! The method: It’s important that you chop your veggies in bite sized pieces and that you sauté or roast them so that their water content reduces. That way we have a less watery and more flavorful frittata. In both cases use olive oil. In our version we don’t use the oven, we just stick to the stove. That means we don’t need an oven-proof pan like a cast iron skillet. Kid-friendly trick: transfer the sauteed vegetables to a large bowl and give them a quick blend using a hand blender. Oftentimes kids don’t like seeing veggies in their food. This is a wonderful way to sneak them in! Once the cooked vegetables are incorporated with the egg mixture, the batter should cook on medium heat in a non-stick pan. You’ll have one tricky moment: flipping the frittata using a plate. But don’t worry, it’s pretty easy (more in the instructions). On a personal note: I don’t like the idea of heating up the oven all the way to 400°F just for a few veggies. Seems to me like an energy waste.
Can I make a vegetable frittata ahead?
If you plan to make something else in the oven, like a casserole or roasted veggies for another dish, keep some roasted vegetables for your frittata! Your diced frittata vegetables need about 15 minutes at 200°C/ 400°F. Store them in the fridge and add to the egg mix without sauteing. That would definitely shave off a couple of minutes! You can freeze them too – this is one of our fave veggie freezer recipes.
How to store and re-heat?
Fortunately frittatas work well for meal prep! They can be stored easily in an airtight container for about 3 days. You can also cut the frittata into individual slices, no problem. To reheat your veggie frittata just use a microwave or add the slices to a pan on low heat. The oven works best, but you know – energy waste…🙃 Frittatas taste lovely on room temperature as well!
Recipe Variations
The variations for vegetable frittatas are endless. Here are a few points you can tackle: Swap cheeses: Try out a mellow mozzarella or goat cheese instead of the feta. Or go for a Monterey jack or sharp cheddar cheese. All will work nicely! Swap the cream cheese for milk. Go with the seasons: As mentioned you can use almost any vegetable combination. Go with the seasons: peas and asparagus in spring; cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and fresh basil in summer; kale and carrot in autumn; parsnip and swiss chard in winter. Fritattas are also the perfect meal to use up any leftover veggies. Red onion, green onion or yellow onion – all works nicely. I have more leftover veggie ideas here! Try the oven: by all means try a baked vegetable frittata! Roast the veggies in the oven. Also finish off your frittata in the oven for 5-10 minutes. Make sure you use an oven-proof pan (eg. cast-iron skillet ) in that case. For all you vegans out there, I don’t see a way to really veganize this recipe, sorry. Last but not least let me answer a few of the most asked questions on frittatas:
Do you add milk to eggs for frittata?
Yes, it makes the frittata taste richer. It’s definitely a flavor boost. The basic frittata formula is about ¼ cup milk or cream cheese for 6 medium eggs.
Why is my frittata watery?
You might have used too much milk or skim milk. Stick to the ¼ cup milk per half a dozen eggs rule. Sauté or roast your vegetables properly. They contain a lot of water that we need to extract beforehand.
What is the best pan to make frittata?
A properly coated cast iron pan is the best option for the stove and oven. But a regular non-stick pan will also do. Ideally you have an 8 inch pan for thicker frittatas.
How do you make a frittata rise?
Don’t overwhisk your eggs and stick to the egg to dairy ratio. Lastly you can add a sprinkle of baking soda or powder to the batter. That’ll help the frittata to rise.
What to serve with vegetable frittatas?
You can make frittatas for an easy breakfast or lunch just with some good bread and/or a simple green salad on the side. Turn it into a comforting dinner with some Bombay Potatoes on the side Or go for a more summery route and serve your frittata with a fresh Tomato Avocado Salad.
Similar Recipes
Try out these Breakfast Egg Muffins, basically a mini version of a frittata!This tomato omelette also ticks the veggie, cheese and egg comboTry out another classic, the Spanish Omelette or also called “Tortilla” Alright, this post gave you lots of ideas on which way you can direct this simple recipe. Now it’s on you to make your very own perfect frittata. Have fun!
