Recipe: How to Make a Killer Frittata

Frittatas have saved me on more hungry weeknights than I care to count. As long as I have a few vegetables and maybe a little meat to throw in a skillet, I can have a frittata on the table in about 20 minutes.

Let me tell you, there is nothing better than diving into a plate of steaming veggie-filled eggs when you’re home late and starving. All you need is eggs, a bunch of leftovers and a 10″ – 12″ skillet.

Serves 8 | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

Choose 3-4 of the following:
1 onion, diced
1 potato, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 roasted red pepper, diced
1-2 cups broccoli

sautéed kale or spinach
1-2 cups cauliflower
1-2 leeks, diced
12 ounces mushrooms, diced or thinly sliced
1 cup leftover pasta
1 cup leftover rice
1-2 sausages, diced
1 cup shredded chicken, pork,  or beef
1 cup tofu, diced
Any other leftovers you may have in the fridge

Seasoning Ingredients:
1-3 teaspoons spices, like oregano, basil, cilantro, thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 – 1 teaspoon sea salt

Frittata Ingredients:
1/2 – 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
6-8 large eggs, enough to cover the ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Sauté the Frittata Ingredients: If the meat is raw, cook that first and then remove it from the pan to add back in later. Cook the vegetables with a little oil over medium-high heat, starting with the longer-cooking veggies like onions and potatoes and ending with softer veggies like red peppers. Add any meat or tofu and cook just enough to warm through.

Step 3

Season the Vegetables: Since the vegetables will be mixed with eggs, you want to over-season them a bit here. Add whatever seasonings you wish to use along with a half teaspoon of salt. Let this cook for a minute, then give it a taste. It should taste strong, but still good. Add more spices or salt if needed.

Step 4

Add the Cheese: Spread the vegetables into an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the cheese on top and let it just start to melt.

Step 5

Add the Eggs: Whisk the eggs together and pour them over the vegetables and cheese. Tilt the pan to make sure the eggs settle evenly over all the vegetables. Cook for a minute or two until you see the eggs at the edges of the pan beginning to set.

Step 6

Bake the Frittata: Put the entire pan in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the eggs are set. To check, cut a small slit in the center of the frittata. If raw eggs run into the cut, bake for another few minutes; if the eggs are set, pull the frittata from the oven. Cool for five minutes, then slice into wedges and serve. Leftovers will keep refrigerated for a week.